Ann Ormonde (Fianna Fail)

I share the views expressed by all Senators on the North of Ireland and the traumatic situation in the Middle East.

We have discussed the number of road deaths in recent weeks, but I would like to emphasise particularly the age profile of those who have died. We need to ask a fundamental question — why is it happening? The rules, regulations, directives and principles which are laid down are being broken. I ask for a full debate, when the House meets again in October, on how best we can involve society, the community and parents in this area. A debate on the involvement of such groups is needed more than a debate on the Government's role. Young people between the ages of 15 and 18 are being killed every weekend. It is a major issue. I call on parents of people in that age group to help all of us to ensure that this does not continue in the future.