Road Traffic Accidents

Wednesday, 13 December 2023

Questions (33, 34)

Peadar Tóibín

Question:

33. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons in the State who were killed in road traffic accidents in each of the past ten years. [55554/23]

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34. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons in the State who were killed in road traffic accidents in each of the past ten years who were not wearing seatbelts at the time of the collision or accident. [55555/23]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

I propose to take Questions Nos. 33 and 34 together.

As one of its functions, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) gathers data and conducts research to inform policy in the area of road safety. As such, the RSA holds statistics on fatalities on our road network.I have therefore referred the Deputy's questions to the RSA for a more detailed, direct reply on the specific issues raised. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51

Question No. 34 answered with Question No. 33.