Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 264: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the study that has taken place on the issue of the increased number of motor accidents on motorways with particular reference to the M4 and M7; if such accidents relate to road design, speed, traffic levels, driver error or other factors; the steps proposed or taken to address this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1859/12]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority has responsibility for the analysis of road collision statistics.

Noting this, I have referred the Deputy's question to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply. He should advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within 10 working days.