Road Traffic Accidents

Thursday, 28 January 2021

Questions (207)

Pádraig O'Sullivan

Question:

207. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice the number of road traffic collisions in each of the years 2018 to 2020 in each of the Garda districts in Cork; the number which resulted in a fatality, serious injury and fatality; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4710/21]

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Written answers

Minister for Justice

I have requested a Garda report on the figures requested by the Deputy. I will write to the Deputy once the report is received.

The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51. SUBSTANTIVE ANSWER:

I refer to Parliamentary Question Number 207 that was for answer on 28 January 2021 where you requested the number of road traffic collisions in each of the years 2018 to 2020 in each of the Garda districts in Cork and the number, which resulted in a fatality, serious injury and fatality.

You will recall that the information could not be obtained in the time available and I undertook to consult with An Garda Síochána and contact you again when the information was available.

Road safety remains a high priority for An Garda Síochána and for my Department, working closely in cooperation with the Department of Transport. Any fatality or serious injury is of great concern.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that the information attached at the Appendix sets out all collisions in each of the Cork districts that led to either a fatality or serious injury in the years 2018 to 2020.

You will be aware that the Garda Commissioner has established the Garda National Roads Policing Bureau (GNRPB) to ensure a consistent approach to road safety and enforcement of road traffic legislation across the country. This is achieved through coordination of enforcement and development of policy based on research and analysis of statistics and by engaging in campaigns in partnership with other State Agencies.

I trust that this information is of assistance.

Appendix 1

Year	2018	2019	2020
Cork City	56	57	56
Anglesea Street	14	8	8
Gurranabraher	8	9	10
Mayfield	13	15	15
Togher	21	25	23
Cork North	45	40	30
Fermoy	10	10	7
Mallow	22	20	15
Midleton	13	10	8
Cork West	42	40	34
Bandon	16	18	13
Bantry	7	5	7
Clonakilty	8	9	4
Macroom	11	8	10

Additional Information

Collision counts are based on PULSE data as of 1:30am on the 25 January 2021