Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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Question 189: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38167/10]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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It is an unfortunate fact that younger drivers are disproportionately represented in traffic accidents, in this jurisdiction and others. Actions 72, 73 and 74 of the Road Safety Strategy 2007–2012 relate to the introduction of a Graduated Driver Licensing System (GDLS), and the Strategy outlines a range of measures to be considered in relation to the GDLS. The aim of a GDLS is to improve driver learning and reduce accidents involving learner drivers. Following a lengthy consultation process, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) produced a series of proposals which I have approved in principle, and these were published by the RSA in early September of this year. Work is now underway on the implementation of these proposals.

I am satisfied that the proposals made by the RSA will significantly improve driver training and make a real contribution to safety on our roads. I do not propose to include the measures suggested in the correspondence referred to by the Deputy in the GDLS.