Written answers

Thursday, 10 October 2013

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Road Traffic Accidents Data

Photo of Brendan GriffinBrendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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222. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport according to the most recent statistics available, the percentage of fatal collisions on Irish roads in relation to which inappropriately high speed was a significant contributing factor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42895/13]

Photo of Brendan GriffinBrendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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223. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport according to the most recent statistics available, the percentage of fatal collisions on Irish roads in relation to which alcohol use by a motorist was a significant contributing factor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42896/13]

Photo of Brendan GriffinBrendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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224. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport according to the most recent statistics available, the amounts by which motorists were exceeding the respective speed limits in cases where inappropriate speed was a contributing factor to fatal collisions on Irish roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42897/13]

Photo of Leo VaradkarLeo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 222 to 224, inclusive, together.

The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

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