Kathleen Lynch
Question:91 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Transport if he has received the 2005 Road Collision Fact Book; and when he will lay it before the Houses of the Oireachtas. [12650/07]
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Questions (73, 74)
Bernard J. Durkan
Question:482 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if statistics show the category of drivers with the worst road traffic accident rate; if this identifies persons on provisional licences or those within the first five years of achieving a full licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12999/07]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 91 and 482 together.
Statistics relating to road accidents are based on information provided by the Garda Siochana. They are published by the National Roads Authority (NRA) in their annual Road Accident Facts reports. The most recent report, now entitled "Road Collision Facts", relates to 2004 and is available in the Oireachtas Library and on the NRA website. The reports do not contain information on the driver licensing status of those involved in road traffic collisions.
Responsibility for the collection of structured information on road safety, including the publication of the annual Road Collision Facts Report, now lies with the Road Safety Authority. I understand that the statistics relating to 2005 are currently being analysed and authenticated in preparation for publication.
I expect to receive the 2005 Report from the Road Safety Authority towards the end of April 2007 and I will lay it before the Houses as soon as possible thereafter.