Written answers

Wednesday, 28 September 2005

9:00 pm

Photo of Róisín ShortallRóisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 819: To ask the Minister for Transport the arrangements for the investigation of fatal road accidents where road construction or surface standards were a possible contributory factor; if he is satisfied that these arrangements are adequate; if there is a role for the Health and Safety Authority investigating such accidents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25808/05]

Photo of Martin CullenMartin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The primary investigative role in relation to road accidents is vested with the Garda Síochána. Such investigations seek to determine the causes of road accidents including, where appropriate, road construction or surface standards.

Garda reports on these investigations are forwarded to the National Roads Authority and subsequently to each local authority for the purpose of the establishment of accident trends and causes generally and to facilitate the carrying out of remedial works relating to road infrastructure where such action is deemed to be necessary.

I have no plans at present to propose alternative arrangements for investigating road accidents.

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