Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 December 2012
70. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if there will be an enhanced road safety campaign on the roads over the Christmas period; if this will include increased Garda checkpoints; if resources have been allocated to An Garda Siochána to facilitate an enhanced Christmas road safety campaign; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54355/12]
View answerAs the Deputy may be aware, the Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána launched their Christmas and New Year Road Safety Campaign yesterday. As part of this campaign, significant Garda resources will be dedicated to preventing and addressing unsafe road behaviour over the holiday period through targeted enforcement and road safety operations, including the operation of mandatory alcohol testing checkpoints where appropriate. Garda road safety enforcement will target high-risk behaviour such as speeding, driving while intoxicated, non-wearing of seatbelts and the use of mobile phones while driving. Furthermore, An Garda Síochána will continue to work with all partner agencies in the promotion of key messages and initiatives to improve road safety.
