Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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87. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the proposed road traffic Bill with graduated penalties for speeding will be introduced; the concerns that remain for him regarding road safety; the legislation he will prioritise in this regard before the next election; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45395/18]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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There are many factors involved in road safety, and of course we are concerned to address them all.

That said, we must identify priorities. Speeding is the single greatest risk factor on our roads, and I have already indicated that I am working towards legislation which will provide for graduated speeding penalties. The General Scheme of the Bill to address this matter, as well as other road safety issues, is now being finalised by my officials, and I expect to bring it to Government shortly for approval for formal drafting by the Attorney General's Office.

I shall also continue to address all road safety issues in the context of the implementation of the Road Safety Strategy 2013-2020, taking account of the focus on "killer behaviours" set out in the Mid-Term evaluation of the Strategy and of existing Government commitments.