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Road Safety

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 July 2014

Tuesday, 15 July 2014

Ceisteanna (788)

Joe McHugh

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788. Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the work being carried out by the pro-social drivers programme, a road safety initiative started in 2012 which seeks to improve the driving behaviour of some of the higher risk groups in County Donegal; if his further attention has been drawn to the fact that the programme depends entirely on donations from the public and from the courts; if he will bring this programme to the attention of the Road Safety Authority and request that it reviews the potential of providing financial support on a pilot basis for the programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31376/14]

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The Pro-Social Drivers Programme is a local initiative established in Donegal in 2012 by a charitable organisation concerned about the road deaths in the county. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has supported this organisation since its inception by sharing RSA established education programmes and providing training in these programmes where appropriate.  

The Government's Road Safety Strategy 2013-2020 has made provision for the introduction, subject to legal advice, of rehabilitation and driving awareness courses as court-based sentencing options for specific offenders (Action No 107).  Subject to that advice, it is envisioned that such programmes would be implemented nationally via a competitive tender process and be self-financing.

The RSA is not in a position to provide direct funding for the Pro-Social Drivers programme and any funding would have to be via a competitive tender process as outlined above.  The RSA will continue to liaise with the Pro-Social Drivers Programme and support and assist the Pro-Social Drivers Programme through regular meetings, sharing of research and updates on RSA educational material and programmes.

Question No. 789 answered with Question No. 737.
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