Seanad debates

Wednesday, 25 October 2006

3:00 pm

Photo of John Paul PhelanJohn Paul Phelan (Fine Gael)

Senator Norris outlined pretty well the cohort of drivers involved and it is not long since I was in that age group. As a young man in a rural area, one must have a car to have a life because there is no other way to get around and to do what one wants. Most of the horror accidents occur in rural areas and involve young men. One must have a vehicle to socialise and work. There is a danger of casting all young people as villains on the road. Many road accidents are caused by drivers who are not in this age cohort and there are serious problems in that regard.

Will the Leader ask the Minister for Health and Children the status of the primary school medical examination? I have been trying to find out for the past number of months because the implementation of the examination differs throughout the country. The Minister says it is still in use but I am aware of a number of schools in my constituency where it is not undertaken. The examination is important in preventing illness among children. A thorough primary school examination should be implemented, as happened in the past.

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