asked the Minister for the Environment if he will state, for each of the past three years, the number of accidents involving motor cyclists; and the number of deaths and injuries arising therefrom.
Written Answers. - Motor Cycle Accidents.
297.
The following is the information requested, which is taken from the annual publication "Road Accident Facts, Ireland" issued by An Foras Forbartha:
|
Calendar Year |
Number of accidents involving motor-cyclists |
Number of motorcyclist fatalities (including passengers) |
Number of motor-cyclists injured (including passengers) |
|
1975 |
840 |
58 |
860 |
|
1976 |
873 |
60 |
900 |
|
1977 |
794 |
45 |
794 |