Joe McHugh (Fine Gael)

I agree. I would like the Minister of State to fast track the implementation of policies and dedicate resources in this regard. I refer to a specific issues in rural areas. A small percentage of young drivers act irresponsibly doing donuts and driving carelessly but they use mobile telephones. They know when gardaí are on duty and they know which crossroads they use to set up checkpoints. If a garda has set up a checkpoint about which one of them was not aware, he will text his friends to warn them. This issue needs to be addressed but it again relates to Garda resources. Every back road in the State cannot be monitored on a 24-hour basis and a garda cannot be deployed behind every bush. However, if a presence is created, it will have a massive impact on the minority of young people involved in these dangerous activities.

I ask the Minister of State to heed the young people he will meet next Wednesday because that will empower them. They are responsible drivers and they are endeavouring to do something about the tragic loss of life throughout the State. The Minister of State should take them seriously.