Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Could the Deputy provide me with detailed statistics on where the accidents have happened on that road, particularly fatalities and collisions? I will be delighted to pass them on. Obviously, the TII already has some details because it has identified one place at Castlemore and will be acting on that. If what the Deputy said is true, it is very worrying. If he can provide some additional statistics on the road I will be happy to address that.

Elimination is impossible but the Government is committed to further dramatic reduction in the number of deaths and collisions on our roads. We will do everything we can to tackle this tragic problem. The TII is only one part of that equation and it is doing very good work in identifying black spots, which will be part of saving lives. I have introduced legislation on drunk driving which I hope has helped and I intend to introduce further legislation on speeding. Those are the two principal killers on our roads. I hope that will add to the reduction in the loss of life that occurred last year. The numbers we have for this year are down again but not down enough. They will never be down enough.

If the Deputy has identified an area which is prone to accidents for various reasons I will be happy to raise it with TII and pass on any information the Deputy gives me, not just from this debate but if he has additional information as well. That would be very helpful.

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