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

I can only agree with the Deputy. We all have work to do in this House in respect of the devastating impact of the misuse of alcohol and where it is linked to driving. We are seeing dreadful consequences for individuals and families and increased numbers. This is linked to the fact that there is a greater number of cars on our roads but it is primarily due to the fact that we seeing a combination of people, particularly young men, driving after drinking, speeding and using mobile phones. I compliment the father of that young man because it must be very hard to recover from that situation and promote the issues about which he is now speaking after having experienced such personal tragedy. We need to get on with the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill and continue the Road Safety Authority campaigns.

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