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# road-safety - Tuesday 14 January, 2020
After the storm: Thousands without electricity and drivers urged to take care on roads
There are reports of flooding and debris on the roads this morning, so drivers are being urged to take care.
# road-safety - Saturday 11 January, 2020
Garda Commissioner cites lack of resources as he delays 136 transfers to roads policing
The Road Safety Authority says it is “anxious” to see the full complement of resources being deployed to roads policing duties.
# road-safety - Monday 6 January, 2020
Moyagh Murdock announces resignation as RSA chief to take up role with Insurance Ireland
Insurance Ireland is the representative body for the insurance industry.
# road-safety - Thursday 26 December, 2019
One in four arrested for driving while intoxicated on Christmas Day were suspected drug-drivers
More than 650 drivers have been arrested since this year’s road safety campaign was launched.
# road-safety - Wednesday 11 December, 2019
Gardaí out in force as over 300 suspected drink drivers arrested since start of Christmas safety campaign
Almost 40 motorists were detected driving under the influence of drugs since 29 November.
# road-safety - Tuesday 26 November, 2019
'She's completely wrong': Transport minister blasts Fine Gael candidate over call to scrap RSA
Verona Murphy has clashed with the RSA in her role with the Irish Road Hauliers’ Association.
# road-safety - Sunday 24 November, 2019
Almost 90% of motorists disqualified this year have not surrendered their licences
The figure is the lowest rate in the past five years.
# road-safety - Tuesday 12 November, 2019
Drivers who dangerously overtake cyclists face automatic fine and penalty points from today
The new laws came into effect at midnight.
# road-safety - Saturday 26 October, 2019
Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving after flashing lights at unmarked garda car
The man overtook the garda car at 130km per hour in an 80km per hour zone.
# road-safety - Thursday 22 August, 2019
RSA blasts Garda restructuring plan, accuses force of 'downgrading' road safety
The RSA is “very concerned” that Roads Policing was not among the four areas identified as ‘key focus areas’ for Gardaí.
# road-safety - Saturday 13 July, 2019
Driver arrested in Clare after 'dangerously' forcing vehicles out of the way
The driver was travelling at 176km in a 120km-zone.
# road-safety - Saturday 11 May, 2019
Car flips after being caught traveling at 133km/h in Naas
No one was injured in the incident, Gardaí said.
# road-safety - Thursday 9 May, 2019
Motorcyclist caught speeding at 181km/h in an 80km/h zone in Waterford
Research indicated that speed was a factor in 49% of fatal motorcyclists collisions.
# road-safety - Wednesday 8 May, 2019
Motorist faces €1,000 fine after being caught watching Champions League match while driving
The driver was spotted in the Dublin area yesterday evening.
# road-safety - Tuesday 30 April, 2019
Gardaí say drink driving cases 'struck out' due to lack of clarity over use of handcuffs
Gardaí are calling on the Commissioner to provide clear protocols on the detention of drink drivers.
# road-safety - Tuesday 16 April, 2019
Man killed in road crash in Tipperary
The driver of a truck that was involved in the crash was not injured.
# road-safety - Thursday 28 March, 2019
Explainer: All you need to know about the EU's new road safety technology proposals
The EU yesterday announced a string of new measures proposed by the EU to help improve road safety.
# road-safety - Wednesday 27 March, 2019
Poll: Should all cars need to have speed-limiting technology?
The EU has said road safety technologies will become mandatory on new cars from 2022 onwards.
All cars sold after 2022 must have speed-limiting technology, EU says
It is part of a string of new measures proposed by the EU to help improve road safety.
# road-safety - Monday 18 March, 2019
Motorcyclist killed in road crash in south Dublin
The man in his 40s was involved in a single vehicle collision at 7am this morning.
# road-safety - Thursday 7 March, 2019
Road deaths have increased by 30% so far this year
There’s been an increase in detections of drink driving, people not wearing their seatbelts and people using their phones.
# road-safety - Monday 25 February, 2019
Motorcyclist killed in crash near Dublin's Port Tunnel
The collision happened at 10am this morning.
# road-safety - Sunday 24 February, 2019
'A disgusting example': Road Safety Authority sent dozens of complaints over L-driver ad campaign
The ad warning learner motorists not to drive unaccompanied began airing in December.
# road-safety - Thursday 14 February, 2019
Garda sergeant disciplined for lobbying local politicians to make road safer Exclusive
The garda sergeant has been described by other members as a “staunchly proud community man”.
# road-safety - Friday 8 February, 2019
Man (50s) killed in Wexford road collision between van and truck
The fatal collision occurred at 7.25am this morning.
# road-safety - Sunday 20 January, 2019
Neil Fox's sister Donna was killed while cycling. He's calling for action from Shane Ross on an overtaking law
A planned new law was abandoned at the start of the year.
# road-safety - Tuesday 1 January, 2019
2018 saw the lowest number of deaths on Irish roads since records began
This compares with 156 deaths as a result of 141 crashes in 2017.
# road-safety - Thursday 27 December, 2018
More than 400 drivers caught speeding on St Stephen's Day
Gardaí had asked drivers to slow down as speeding is a major factor in fatal collisions.
Man dies after being struck by car in Longford
The collision occurred at 7pm yesterday.
# road-safety - Sunday 23 December, 2018
31-year-old man killed in Laois car crash
The car the man was driving struck a tree this morning.
# road-safety - Friday 21 December, 2018
Motorists told to avoid alcohol and take extra care ahead of 'Christmas exodus'
Top to toe in tailbacks.
# road-safety - Thursday 6 December, 2018
Road users told to exercise caution as Status Orange wind warning issued
Met Éireann has issued the warning for Counties Donegal and Mayo, which will come into effect at 1am and last until 8am.
# road-safety - Tuesday 4 December, 2018
Man dies after van crashes into vacant house in Donegal
The man was the only occupant of the van.
# road-safety - Monday 3 December, 2018
Appeal for witnesses to rush hour hit-and-run in Kildare
A motorcyclist was struck from behind by a silver-coloured car and is currently being treated in Naas General Hospital.
# road-safety - Monday 26 November, 2018
39 people were killed or injured in incidents involving quad bikes or scramblers in 4 year period
There were 39 people killed or injured in collisions involving a quad bike or scrambler on a public road.
# road-safety - Wednesday 7 November, 2018
A pinch more salt: €700k is being spent to increase our winter salt supplies
That’s an extra 58,000 tonnes of salt.
# road-safety - Friday 26 October, 2018
It's going to hit -3 degrees on this chilly long weekend - here's how to stay safe on the roads
Temperatures could drop into the minus figures on Saturday and Sunday night.
# road-safety - Monday 1 October, 2018
Traffic lights that take longer to change could reduce older pedestrian road deaths
An RSA lecture today heard pedestrian risk increases with age.
# road-safety - Thursday 27 September, 2018
Woman (70s) dies after being hit by truck in Monaghan
The incident took place on Main Street in Carrickmacross.
# road-safety - Sunday 23 September, 2018
Gardaí issue warning after motorists test positive for cocaine and cannabis
One driver was also speeding at the time.
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Poll: Do you read political party manifestos before casting your vote?
SEVERAL POLITICAL PARTIES have been releasing their manifestos in recent days, outlining what they would do in government ahead of the general election vote in two weeks’ time.
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil both released their manifestos yesterday and the Green Party will be launching its version this morning.
People Before Profit launched its general election manifesto on Wednesday while other parties have yet to launch the final version of their manifestos.
The policies in these lengthy documents outline what the party would do if elected into power.
They are aimed at winning over voters, but do people actually read manifestos before deciding which party or candidate to support?
So we want to know: Do you read political party manifestos before casting your vote?
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No (1654)
I read news articles about their policies (1049)
Yes (890)
What's a manifesto? (75)
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Opinion: Young people don't vote? You may be right, but we might surprise you
By Adam Hallissey and Ben Quigley - @progressbrief
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