Verona Murphy (Wexford, Independent)
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We can only go on the number of deaths on the road. That is why the RSA here: to give us answers about why that is happening. We have a situation where we cannot get bus drivers under the Bus Éireann tender. I received a text today that states there are 110 pupils going from Kilmore to Wexford. We will have at least 60 extra cars on the road for the want of two bus drivers. Mr. Rowland is in the Road Safety Authority, so does he not have an opinion on that? Ms O'Connor has told us that the idea was to offer a modal shift, but we cannot because of this rubbish that goes on with contradictions in terms. Can Mr. Rowland tell me how that contradiction has arisen? It is not on medical grounds. The medical evidence is that people over the age of 70 are far more competent drivers.