Road Traffic Offences Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 January 2018

Tuesday, 23 January 2018

Questions (283)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

283. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will request a report from An Garda Síochána on the forensic collision investigation of each fatal collision involving a pedestrian in 2016 and 2017; if he will request that the report include whether each collision was investigated by a member of the Garda forensic traffic investigations team; the process of such an investigation and resulting reports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3240/18]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

I am deeply conscious of the serious issue of road safety and mindful of the traumatic impact of road traffic collisions on those directly affected and their families, as well as the impact of dangerous driving more generally on the quality of life of residents in local communities across the country.

As the Deputy will be aware, as Minister for Justice and Equality, I have no role in the investigation of such collisions, nor do I have a role in the review of such investigations.