Donie Cassidy (Westmeath, Fianna Fail)

It is never the wrong time to do the right thing. The Deputies should be uplifted by their presence in this House and their membership of it. It is an honour and a privilege to serve. We must all look to the future. If this piece of machinery can reduce road deaths in this country by 50%, why not use it?

The black box, compulsory in most other European countries, particularly in many German states, should be installed in public transport, Garda cars and ambulances. The track record of every accident is there for everyone to know within 25 or 30 minutes.

A great deal of progress can be achieved in a short time. This is a worthwhile motion. I commend Fine Gael for its introduction. We will do anything we can do to support our Minister in this regard. All parties are anxious to see the issue pursued to a speedy conclusion.

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