Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2019
304. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding roadside accident statistics; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6497/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am informed by An Garda Síochána that the species of animals involved in road traffic collisions is recorded in the general narrative of the incident. Road traffic enforcement data is transferred by An Garda Síochána to the Road Safety Authority (RSA), on an ongoing basis, for detailed analysis in the context of the RSA's road safety promotion function.
I have been informed by the RSA that, in their latest figures, from 2012 to 2016*, there were 99 single vehicle collisions with animals, five of which involved deer. Of the 99 recorded incidents there were three cases in which the animal species was not specified, therefore, deer were involved in only 5.2% of collisions, during this period, where the species was recorded. I am satisfied that this method of data collection provides sufficient detail with regard to the overall rate of vehicle collisions with animals.
* data for 2016 is provisional and subject to change.
