The investigation of fatal road traffic collisions is a matter for the Garda Síochána. I understand that under the provisions of the Traffic Collision Investigation Programme, a Garda Family Liaison Officer is appointed, in incidents of fatal road traffic collisions, to liaise with the family of the deceased and to keep them apprised of developments in the investigation of such incidents.
Persons involved in road collisions, their legal advisors or insurers, or other interested parties may, on written request, be supplied with an abstract of police report, copies of statement of witness and sketches or maps of the scene. This information will not be supplied if criminal proceedings are contemplated or have been initiated.
I am aware that the RSA has also engaged with a number of victim support groups, including PARC, and has hosted a specific Conference dealing with support issues for the bereaved or those who have suffered serious injury as a result of a collision. The RSA continues to liaise, support and consult with both representative organisations and individuals on a regular basis. The development of the next Road Safety Strategy will involve a public consultation process, to begin shortly, including consultation with these representative organisations and individuals.
