Gerry Horkan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Our time is limited today. I could probably talk for an hour, as I am sure many of the other members could, if we had the time, which we do not. I will just zone in on a couple of things you mentioned. You have referred to late nights, weekends, rural areas and young people. In the other document the RSA sent us, the additional briefing information, it points out the counties most affected. Tipperary was number one last year. Cork, Dublin, Galway and Mayo were the others. Some of them, such as Dublin and Cork, have higher populations. There are large networks in places such as Tipperary and Mayo.

The causes of fatalities is a very sensitive topic, but we need to know the percentages involved globally. I know it is more than one thing. Alcohol can be a factor, but speeding is also a factor. Wet conditions late at night, snow or ice can be a factor. What are the main factors in the fatalities? Is it more speed than drugs? Is it more drugs than alcohol? What are the causes of fatalities and significant and life-changing injuries?