Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 July 2004
263 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide the data concerning road fatalities (details supplied) for 2003; and if he intends to set up an independent agency toanalyse data in relation to road fatalities. [20891/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraStatistics relating to road accidents, based on information provided by the Garda Síochána are published by the National Roads Authority in their annual road accident facts reports. The most recent report is in respect of 2002 and that report, along with reports relating to previous years, are available in the Oireachtas library. The total number of road deaths in 2003 was 337. The 2003 statistical report will be published by the NRA when the figures relating to both deaths and injuries are fully analysed and authenticated.
These reports present an overview of the data relating to road collisions and provide analysis of that data. I have no proposals at present to change the current arrangements relating to the collation and publication of road collision data which is monitored on a general basis by the high level group on road safety.
264 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Transport the position in relation to a national car test centre in Inishowen further to a meeting in Donegal in 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20900/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware in December 2003, I and officials from my Department and the National Car Test Service, NCTS, met with local representatives in Donegal to discuss the possibility of setting up a car test centre in Inishowen. At this meeting it was agreed that efforts would be made by local representatives to identify possible suitable premises. I understand that the NCTS is awaiting further contact from local representatives in this matter.
I have checked with my Department and with the NCTS and they are not aware of a significant increase in demand arising since our meeting. Car testing needs in Donegal are currently met at the test centres in Derrybeg, Donegal town and Letterkenny.
