February 26, 2024
Road fatalities already higher now than this time last year – Martin Kenny TD

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Transport and Communications, Martin Kenny TD, has expressed his concern at the continuing loss of life on Irish roads.

His comments come as road fatalities in 2024 have now reached 35, after the death of a young man in a collision in Cork over the weekend.

Speaking today, Teachta Kenny said:

“First and foremost, I want to extend my thoughts and sympathies to the families, friends and communities of the 35 people who lost their lives on Irish roads since the start of the year.

“We have reached crisis levels of collisions and indeed fatalities on our roads over the last year or so.

“I commend the work of the Garda Roads Policing Unit in their detection and enforcement work, however they are constrained by a lack of adequate resourcing. That resourcing shortage lies with the Minister for Justice and Minister for Transport.

“These collisions are multi-factor events and we need a multi-agency approach to tackling the upsurge.

“This means increased funding for education and communication in the RSA, a supplementing of the Garda Roads Policing Unit resources, and ultimately a reinstatement of the €150m cut from the road safety and maintenance budget.

“Road safety needs to become a real priority for this government, and that requires resourcing.”

Follow us online

Latest Tweets

I welcome tonight’s statement from the Ceann Comhairle and her acceptance of the position set out by Sinn Féin and the combined Opposition - you cannot be in government and opposition at the same time.

This was a stroke too far on the back of a grubby deal and everyone knows…

One year ago today, history was made as I took up the position of First Minister.

Every day since, I’ve worked to ensure all our people are fairly represented and to meet the needs and aspirations of workers, families and communities.

I remain determined to do everything I can…

Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney has welcomed the passing of a motion in the Assembly supporting greater north-south co-operation.

@DeclanKearneySF

👋 Meet your new Sinn Féin ministerial team.

Our strong Sinn Féin team in the Executive will work to continue leading positive change and improve the lives of workers, families and communities.

4

Load More

Statements