Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 June 2016
201. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to mark EDWARD, the European Union Day Without a Road Death, and to promote and expand this concept through road safety campaigns and Government action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16097/16]
View answerEuropean Day Without a Road Death is an initiative of TISPOL- the European Traffic Police Network. This is an important initiative of which I am fully supportive of and I understand that the RSA will work closely with An Garda Síochána and other key partners to promote and raise awareness of this initiative in Ireland.
Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has responsibility for the promotion of public awareness of road safety and measures including the advancement of education, relating to the promotion of the safe use of roads, including co-operation with local authorities and other persons in this regard.
Regarding the Road Safety Authority's specific plans to promote and expand this concept, I have referred this Parliamentary Question to it. If he has not received a response within 10 working days, please contact my private office.
