One of the biggest challenges facing the traffic corps of An Garda Síochána and the government is making our roads safer.  The number of fatalities on Irish roads in 2026 is deeply concerning.

 

Some elected representatives claim we should try to implement road policing methods from Europe.

 

Fine Gael Councillor Thomas Walsh says innocent people are losing their lives because of reckless and dangerous driving, and that Ireland needs to modernise its approach to road policing.

 

One of the biggest challenges facing the traffic corps of An Garda S&iacute;och&aacute;na and the government is making our roads safer.&nbsp; The number of fatalities on Irish roads in 2026 is deeply concerning.
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Some elected representatives claim we should try to implement road policing methods from Europe.
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Fine Gael Councillor Thomas Walsh says innocent people are losing their lives because of reckless and dangerous driving, and that Ireland needs to modernise its approach to road policing.
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Road Safety Message #3	

A Sligo Councillor is calling on the government to allow Gardai to enforce existing road traffic laws more effectively instead of introducing new laws.

 

It comes as the government is aiming to make wrong-way driving a specific offense.

 

Councillor Marie Casserly says any potential law would be irrelevant as wrong-way driving is already illegal:

A Sligo Councillor is calling on the government to allow Gardai to enforce existing road traffic laws more effectively instead of introducing new laws.
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It comes as the government is aiming to make wrong-way driving a specific offense.
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Councillor Marie Casserly says any potential law would be irrelevant as wrong-way driving is already illegal:

Road Safety Message #6

We all hope to avoid road traffic collisions whenever possible. However, if you are unfortunate enough to be involved in a collision with any type of vehicle, the consequences can be serious.

The faster a vehicle is travelling, the greater the potential for serious injury or even death in the event of a collision.

The following information provides statistics illustrating the potential impact and damage that can occur at different speeds.

It is a reminder that even relatively low speeds can result in significant injuries, while the risk and severity of injuries increase considerably as speed increases.

We all hope to avoid road traffic collisions whenever possible. However, if you are unfortunate enough to be involved in a collision with any type of vehicle, the consequences can be serious.
The faster a vehicle is travelling, the greater the potential for serious injury or even death in the event of a collision.
The following information provides statistics illustrating the potential impact and damage that can occur at different speeds.
It is a reminder that even relatively low speeds can result in significant injuries, while the risk and severity of injuries increase considerably as speed increases.

Road Safety Message # 5

The Minister of State at the Department of Transport says the process to create safer motorways and dual carriageways should start at the construction stage.

 

The Minister of State at the Department of Transport says the process to create safer motorways and dual carriageways should start at the construction stage.

 

Minister Sean Canney claims not everyone who drives in the wrong direction does so deliberately.

 

 The Junior Transport Minister says everybody has to ‘do more’ to prevent wrong-way driving.

 

 

He says technology could play a big part in future efforts to improve safety on motorways and dual carriageways

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Minister of State at the Department of Transport says the process to create safer motorways and dual carriageways should start at the construction stage.
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The Minister of State at the Department of Transport says the process to create safer motorways and dual carriageways should start at the construction stage.
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Minister Sean Canney claims not everyone who drives in the wrong direction does so deliberately.
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&nbsp;The Junior Transport Minister says everybody has to &lsquo;do more&rsquo; to prevent wrong-way driving.
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He says technology could play a big part in future efforts to improve safety on motorways and dual carriageways
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Road Safety Message #3

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