Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is an operational matter for the Garda Commissioner to decide precisely how she uses the resources available to her. Road safety is a very high priority for the Garda Commissioner and members of the Garda Síochána and everything is being done. I note what the Deputy said about the recent increase in deaths, particularly in deaths of pedestrians and motorcyclists. We must do everything possible to try to reduce the number of deaths and try to maintain the good road safety record and pathway we had been on. Greater numbers are using our roads and the risks are greater. It is a priority and I have no doubt that with increased Garda recruitment, the Commissioner will ensure it receives as many recruits as possible.

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