Vol. 525 No. 2
701 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government when he will complete a programme for road safety research; the estimated budget for such a research programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24765/00]
The Government Strategy for Road Safety 1998-2002 envisaged, in relation to road safety research: the continued analysis and compilation by the National Roads Authority, NRA, of road accident data, according to a standardised international format; new national surveys by NRA on seat belt wearing and traffic speeds; continued work by NRA on road safety audits and checks; and a programme of research by the Medical Bureau of Road Safety into drugs and driving.
All these projects have been mobilised and-or completed. In addition, both NRA and the National Safety Council have been involved in researching public attitudes to road safety. The cost of the above activities is being ascertained and this information will be forwarded to the Deputy.
702 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the status of the programme of accident counter measures for non-national roads as outlined in the document, the Road to Safety; the total amount of funding allocated to such measures to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24767/00]
707 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the number of locations where low cost remedial measures have been completed as outlined in the document, the Road to Safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24774/00]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 702 and 707 together.
