Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 490: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of learner drivers that have been involved in fatal and serious road collisions in 2009, 2010, 2011 and to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27983/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table shows the number of Learner Drivers (accompanied and unaccompanied) recorded as having been involved in a fatal or serious injury road traffic collision, by year, from 2009 to 7 June, 2012.

*statistics provided are provisional, operational and liable to change

Enforcement by An Garda Síochána will continue to focus on high risk behaviour such as speeding, drink or drug driving, non use of seatbelts, reckless driving, use of mobile phones while driving and on identified vulnerable road-users, including Learner Drivers. In that regard the Deputy will be aware that An Garda Síochána has this year conducted two specific enforcement operations targeting Learner Drivers in conjunction with the Road Safety Authority and other relevant stakeholders (on 1/2 March and 19 April, 2012) and that a substantial number of cautions and proceedings arose as a result. An Garda Síochána will continue to prioritise the enforcement of road traffic legislation to ensure greater compliance by Learner Drivers.

Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 491: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of serious collisions that have occurred on Irish roads to date in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27984/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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In the time available it has not been possible for the Garda authorities to supply the information requested by the Deputy. I will be in contact with the Deputy when the information is to hand.