Joint Committee on Transport meets for engagement on road safety

The Committee will hear from representatives of:
•    Irish Road Victims Association
•    Mr. Richard Stables, Information and Support Manager, Headway
•    Ms. Sonya Walsh , Head of Rehabilitation Services and Principal Counselling and Clinical Neuropsychologist, Headway
Cathaoirleach of the Joint Committee on Transport, Deputy Michael Murphy TD, said: “Our work tomorrow again focuses on the vital issue of road safety. By continuing to draw attention to the sheer scale of loss of life on our roads, we aim to be able to make specific, targeted recommendations. Every loss leaves families and communities dealing with the impact and the Committee reiterates its intentions to provide leadership by identifying concrete actions.
“These engagements continue to be aimed at our ultimate goal of producing a practical Committee report containing clear recommendations on road safety actions and making strong recommendations to Government and relevant agencies.”

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