Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I too wish the Minister all the best in the forthcoming general election. I also thank the officials for their help, guidance and information.

There have been massive improvements in road safety in recent years. The legislation passed during my time in this Dáil and in the Minister’s term has been very positive. There is more to come. For example, drug testing is a big issue that is now kicking in and we should see further results from it. The reduction in the numbers who have died has been very heartening. I hope we can get the numbers down further by bringing forward new legislation and rules and addressing other issues. Speeding has been a massive issue which the Minister has addressed in a very positive way.

I wish everyone the best. I hope we will be back in the new Dáil.

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