asked the Minister for Justice the number of fatal accidents caused by mechanically-propelled vehicles in (a) Dublin County Borough and (b) Dublin County during the past six months; and if he will give similar figures for the corresponding period in each of the previous three years.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Fatal Road Accidents.
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Garda statistics record the number of fatal accidents in which mechanically propelled vehicles have been involved but do not purport to indicate in how many cases the drivers were responsible. The statistics are compiled on the basis of Garda Divisions and the Dublin Metropolitan Division is not coterminous with the county borough. Subject to these qualifications, the figures sought are given in the form of a tabular statement which, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, will be circulated with the Official Report.
Following is the statement:
FATAL Accidents involving mechanically propelled vehicles.
|
Period |
Dublin Metropolitan Division |
Rest of County Dublin |
|
Six months ended 31/10/63 |
28 |
10 |
|
Six months ended 31/10/62 |
28 |
13 |
|
Six months ended 31/10/61 |
33 |
13 |
|
Six months ended 31/10/60 |
34 |
4 |
70.
asked the Minister for Justice if he will indicate the number of fatal road accidents in the Republic in the years 1960, 1961, 1962 and 1963; and how many cases had a drink element.
I would like to draw the attention of the House to the fact that detailed statistics of road accidents with various analyses of the circumstances in which they occur are compiled annually and are presented to both Houses of the Oireachtas. The figures for the years up to and including 1962 have already been presented.
The figures of fatal road accidents are:—
|
1960 |
294 |
|
1961 |
314 |
|
1962 |
322 |
|
1963 to 31st October |
254 |
No statistics are available as to the number in which the taking of intoxicating liquor was believed to have been a factor.
Will the Minister agree that a few Pioneer pins in the possession of people mentioned in the latter part of the reply would have saved some lives?
In the last sentence, I have said:
No statistics are available as to the number in which the taking of intoxicating liquor was believed to have been a factor.
Would the Minister still not agree?
I certainly subscribe to the principle: "If you drive, don't drink."