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<p> Junior minister for road safety James Lawless and Road Safety Authority CEO Sam Waide at a road safety event launch earlier this year. Mr Lawless and Transport Minister Eamon Ryan will meet the RSA soon to discuss the future of the authority. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins</p>

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'This could be the final nail in the coffin' as RSA's €3.7m spend broke rules

Comptroller and Auditor General Seamus McCarthy said the RSA’s accounts show 'significant expenditure where the procedures did not comply'

<p>The safety programme contains 10 teaching units to be rolled out to post-primary schools this coming September and focuses on preparing students for learning to drive while also educating them on the dangers of engaging in unsafe behaviour</p>

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Safe driving programme to begin in secondary schools next month

<p>As long ago as last April, more than 30 road safety advocacy bodies expressed the opinion that the RSA was no longer fit for purpose and was failing in its core mission. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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Irish Examiner view: Change in the RSA can't come soon enough

Road Safety Authority likely to lose licencing, driver testing, and NCT functions

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Road Safety Authority likely to lose licencing, driver testing, and NCT functions

Cashel car crash

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Government must take a more robust approach to road safety

Use of mobile phone while driving may need to be upgraded to a more serious offence, minister warns

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Use of mobile phone while driving may need to be upgraded to a more serious offence, minister warns

Liz O’Donnell: Talking about road safety could save lives

Liz O’Donnell: Talking about road safety could save lives

While enforcement on our roads plays a crucial role in reducing casualties, education and awareness play a huge role in promoting safe driving

Wed, 31 Jul, 2024

Young motorists urged to put phones away after 40% admit to checking apps while driving

Young motorists urged to put phones away after 40% admit to checking apps while driving

Simon Harris has said Ireland is 'at a critical juncture' regarding road safety, after five people died in traffic accidents within the space of just 48 hours last weekend

Wed, 31 Jul, 2024

GoSafe Speed Detection Van

Speeding or dangerous motorists may have to sit retraining courses

A graduated penalty points system is also being examined, where points awarded for speeding would be based on the severity of the offence

Mon, 22 Jul, 2024

Tax discs to become thing of the past if new law is approved

Tax discs to become thing of the past if new law is approved

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan got Cabinet approval for the National Vehicle and Driver File Bill on Tuesday

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024

Teens killed in Waterford e-scooter crash were returning from all-night gym

Teens killed in Waterford e-scooter crash were returning from all-night gym

One of the boys, aged 15, died at the scene, while his 17-year-old friend was rushed to University Hospital Waterford with serious injuries but died on Thursday afternoon

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Irish roads unsafe due to 'deterioration' in driver behaviour, warns RSA

Irish roads unsafe due to 'deterioration' in driver behaviour, warns RSA

RSA chief calls for increased access to technology such as roadside safety cameras

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

'Ridiculous' temporary driving tester contracts not renewed despite lengthy wait times

'Ridiculous' temporary driving tester contracts not renewed despite lengthy wait times

Road Safety Authority chief told Dáil committee it was 'not permitted' to renew temporary contracts even though there was a clear need for more testers

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Irish Examiner View: Freedom of speech is essential for democracy

Irish Examiner View: Freedom of speech is essential for democracy

It is a cornerstone of democracy that people are free to express political opinions without fear of reprisal. If different views are not allowed, we are entering a zone in which thought is policed and punished

Fri, 21 Jun, 2024

'Impersonators' turning up to centres to take driving test on behalf of someone else, records show

'Impersonators' turning up to centres to take driving test on behalf of someone else, records show

Road Safety Authority said in the period since 2021, there had been six cases where there was a 'query about the candidate’s identity' and a test did not go ahead as planned

Wed, 19 Jun, 2024

Hand pulling seat belt

Motorists show 'concerning' fall in use of seat belts

It comes as the number of people who have lost their lives on Irish roads so far this year stands at 86, a rise of nine on the same time last year

Mon, 17 Jun, 2024

Ratoath Fatal Collision

Department launches forum to 'drive change' on country's road safety

It comes as Ireland recorded two more deaths on the roads bringing the number of fatalities to 85 for the year to date

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

Current penalty points system 'severe enough', says Tánaiste

Current penalty points system 'severe enough', says Tánaiste

Asked about the RSA call, Mr Martin said there has been an increase in road fatalities and injuries since covid and the reasons behind this must be looked at

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

Man driving a private taxi through city streets at night

Road safety chief says road death statistics 'improving' as road users become 'more vigilant'

RSA chief executive Sam Waide said the 'better behaviour' seen on the roads in recent months would 'hopefully save more lives'

Wed, 29 May, 2024

Road users urged to be aware of 'especially vulnerable' motorcyclists in summer months

Road users urged to be aware of 'especially vulnerable' motorcyclists in summer months

Public warned the roads will be particularly busy this bank holiday weekend as gardaí begin road safety operation

Wed, 29 May, 2024

Learner Drivers

Crackdown on drivers repeatedly renewing learner permits

Road Safety Authority has been told to tackle issue immediately as part of measures to address rising road fatality numbers

Mon, 27 May, 2024

FILE PHOTO Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has announced that Electric Scooters will be regulated from next Monday, with a ban

E-scooter ban for U16s to be operational from Monday

Children under the age of 16 will be banned from using e-scooters in a public place from this Monday. The move comes after Transport Minister Eamon Ryan signed and published the Road Traffic (Electric Scooters) Regulations.

Wed, 15 May, 2024

Road death figures prompt calls for harsher punishments from campaginers

Road death figures prompt calls for harsher punishments from campaginers

Road safety campaigners would like to see more fines and harsher sentencing for dangerous drivers as road death figures are climbing

Tue, 07 May, 2024

Troops Ministerial Troop Review

Letters to the Editor: Micheál Martin should devote more time to his constituents

One reader writes in to say that they would like to remind Mr Martin that he has been elected to represent the interests of the people of Cork South Central

Fri, 03 May, 2024

Stronger action to tackle 'killer' use of phones while driving urged

Stronger action to tackle 'killer' use of phones while driving urged

RSA chief tells Oireachtas committee 'killer behaviours' like using a phone or speeding 'sit at the heart' of most road collisions

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Taoiseach and Road Safety Authority meet today amid spike in deaths and serious injury

Taoiseach and Road Safety Authority meet today amid spike in deaths and serious injury

Simon Harris and the RSA will seek to identify measures to address the reversal of progress made in recent years

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

Two men killed in Cork and Kerry road crashes are named

Two men killed in Cork and Kerry road crashes are named

It comes as Garda Commissioner Drew Harris says all uniformed gardaí must complete 30 minutes of roads policing during shifts

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

FILE PHOTO The Road Safety Authority has announced that 2018 had the lowest number of road fatalities since records began in 195

Irish Examiner View: Agencies must share road accident data

The mounting death toll on Irish roads is a crisis which all agencies should try to solve urgently, rather than letting themselves be stymied by regulatory technicalities surrounding GDPR

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

FILE PHOTO The Road Safety Authority has announced that 2018 had the lowest number of road fatalities since records began in 195

Government must urgently address 'carnage' on Irish roads

In the past two years since covid, the level of non-compliance has been 'off the scale', Road Safety Authority chair Liz O'Donnell said

Wed, 10 Apr, 2024

Road safety groups declare no confidence in RSA following spate of deaths

Road safety groups declare no confidence in RSA following spate of deaths

Coalition of 28 road safety advocacy bodies claims authority is 'no longer fit for purpose'

Fri, 05 Apr, 2024

Clarity sought on new driving licence laws

Clarity sought on new driving licence laws

Eamon Ryan said the Road Safety Authority and the department have no plans to change the rules in relation to driver licensing for tractors

Wed, 03 Apr, 2024

Irish drivers much less compliant with rules of the road since covid-19 lockdowns, survey finds

Irish drivers much less compliant with rules of the road since covid-19 lockdowns, survey finds

Road Safety Authority survey found one in 10 people have reported driving after drinking alcohol in the last 12 months

Thu, 14 Mar, 2024

Former justice minister voices concern over new late-night licensing laws

Former justice minister voices concern over new late-night licensing laws

A former Fine Gael Justice Minister has added his voice to those concerned about proposed late-night licensing laws.

Tue, 12 Mar, 2024

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Later nightclub openings will lead to more road deaths, RSA warns

The chair of the RSA board, Liz O'Donnell, highlighted the 188 road deaths in 2023 in a letter urging ministers to stop progressing the legislation on late-night openings

Tue, 12 Mar, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Time to call out bad practices

Irish Examiner view: Time to call out bad practices

Another weekend brings the dreaded news for families and friends of loved ones that road collisions have claimed the lives of more of our citizens.

Mon, 26 Feb, 2024

Driving testers' contracts, including two in Cork, not renewed despite backlog

Driving testers' contracts, including two in Cork, not renewed despite backlog

It includes two testers based in Wilton, where there is currently a 25-week wait time for a driving test

Fri, 09 Feb, 2024

Garda Random Alcohol Breath Checkpoint

Drunk driver should have been in a coma, warns road safety expert

Gardaí seeing drugs driving as much as drunk driving

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Time for a new approach to road safety

Irish Examiner view: Time for a new approach to road safety

RSA road death statistics for 2023 show the intersection of wider social forces

Wed, 03 Jan, 2024

Learner Drivers

Students to pay less for driving test as part of road safety course

Secondary school pupils to receive marks towards driver theory exam as part of course to be rolled out from next September

Sat, 16 Dec, 2023

Mobile phone use by drivers

S Michael Moynihan: Make an effort to be seen at night to avoid danger in the darkness

Stop me if you think you’ve heard this one before, as Morrissey said many years ago. Out and about, taking a stroll after the tea, when something looms from the gloom — a cyclist, a jogger, a very fast pedestrian — and zooms past you.

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

'Unacceptable': Cork learner drivers waiting up to 34 weeks to sit their driving test

'Unacceptable': Cork learner drivers waiting up to 34 weeks to sit their driving test

As of October 31, some 4,602 eligible applicants were waiting to take their driving test at one test centre in Cork City

Fri, 17 Nov, 2023

14 counties facing 'potential danger to life' as Storm Debi hits

14 counties facing 'potential danger to life' as Storm Debi hits

Clare and Galway among counties under threat overnight as wind and rain warnings in place for entire country amid threat of thunderstorms and hail

Mon, 13 Nov, 2023

Roads are not safe enough for children to walk or cycle to school, says Eamon Ryan

Roads are not safe enough for children to walk or cycle to school, says Eamon Ryan

Eamon Ryan's remarks come after the 155th death on Irish roads this year, equalling the number of fatalities in the whole of 2022

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

'There are people taking risks': Warning after 71 level crossing incidents in 2023

'There are people taking risks': Warning after 71 level crossing incidents in 2023

Irish Rail shared a video of some of the recent incidents, with one including a cyclist trying to get through and colliding with a closing barrier

Thu, 26 Oct, 2023

Pedestrian road deaths at highest level for 15 years

Pedestrian road deaths at highest level for 15 years

Road users urged to ‘look out for one another’ during bank holiday weekend

Thu, 26 Oct, 2023

Irish Examiner view: Balanced comments welcomed on Israel-Palestine issue

Irish Examiner view: Balanced comments welcomed on Israel-Palestine issue

Speaking in the Dáil, the Taoiseach said he had spoken to European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen about her controversial comments on the Israel-Hamas situation

Thu, 19 Oct, 2023

Storm Babet: Status orange rain warning for Cork, Kerry, and Waterford in effect

Storm Babet: Status orange rain warning for Cork, Kerry, and Waterford in effect

Up to 30mm of rain is expected to fall for the next 24 hours, with a further 20mm predicted up to midday on Wednesday

Tue, 17 Oct, 2023

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Plans to increase penalties for road offences over bank holiday weekends

There were 46 fatal or serious injury collisions over the February, June and August bank holiday weekends this year

Mon, 16 Oct, 2023

93 children killed or seriously injured on Cork roads between 2014 and 2022

93 children killed or seriously injured on Cork roads between 2014 and 2022

Nationally, 56 children lost their lives and 852 were seriously injured on Irish roads over the same time period

Mon, 09 Oct, 2023

More than 360,000 cars on Ireland's roads have no NCT

More than 360,000 cars on Ireland's roads have no NCT

Junior minister Jack Chambers expects further financial sanctions on NCT operator Applus for failing to meet agreed waiting times

Sun, 08 Oct, 2023