asked the Minister for Justice if he will state, in respect of each of the years 1951, 1952, 1953 and 1954, the number of motor-car accidents resulting in (a) personal injuries of a non-fatal nature, and (b) personal injuries resulting in death.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Motor-car Accidents.
The answer is in the form of a tabular statement which, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, will be published in the Official Report.
I would draw the attention of Deputies who are interested in this matter to the fact that, since 1952, detailed statistics of road accidents have been presented annually to the Dáil and are no doubt available in the Library. The 1954 figures will be ready shortly.
Following is the statement:—
|
Year |
Accidents involving mechanically propelled vehicles which resulted in personal injuries |
|
|
Non-fatal injuries |
Fatal injuries |
|
|
1951 |
3,216 |
183 |
|
1952 |
2,973 |
167 |
|
1953 |
3,182 |
199 |
|
1954 |
3,428 |
220 |