Organisation: Safety Council

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AA and Safety Council welcome new Road Traffic Bill

The AA and the National Safety Council have welcomed new road safety legislation that Transport Minister Martin Cullen is bringing before the Cabinet today.

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Thirty-nine people killed in house fires last year

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Govt to replace Safety Council with more powerful body

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Safety Council figures show motorcyclists most at risk

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Safety Council issues Bank Holiday warning

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NSC alarm as drivers reach maximum points

14 quarry workers killed in accidents in last five years

The National Safety Council is to launch an awareness campaign for quarry workers to coincide with Quarry Safety Week, which takes place this week.

Mon, 13 Sep, 2004

Road carnage - Drivers can save lives by slowing down

ON the eve of this bank holiday weekend, tragically a time of carnage on the roads, it is scary to learn that the vast majority of motorists believe speeding is okay.

Fri, 30 Jul, 2004

Road deaths up 12% so far this year

The National Safety Council has described the number of deaths on Ireland’s roads so far this year as "wholly unacceptable".

Fri, 28 May, 2004

NSC: Road deaths up 26% so far this year

The number of people killed on Ireland’s roads so far this year is 26% higher than in the same period last year, according to the National Safety Council.

Thu, 08 Apr, 2004

Safety Council issues Halloween bonfire advice

The National Safety Council has warned that all Halloween bonfires should be located in a safe place, away from electricity cables, and should be supervised by adults.

Fri, 31 Oct, 2003

Safety Council launches latest phase of campaign

The National Safety Council has launched the latest phase of its Arrive Alive campaign to coincide with the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend.

Wed, 22 Oct, 2003

Penalty points a success: Safety Council

The National Safety Council has hailed the penalty points system for motorists as a success.

Thu, 18 Sep, 2003

Safety Council welcomes expansion of penalty points

The National Safety Council has welcomed the expansion of the penalty points scheme to include the non-wearing of seat-belts.

Mon, 25 Aug, 2003

Safety Council reports 10% fall in road deaths

The National Safety Council has reported that the number of road deaths in Ireland so far this year is down almost 10% on the same period last year.

Fri, 01 Aug, 2003

Safety Council reports 12% fall in road deaths

The National Safety Council has reported that the number of road deaths in Ireland so far this year is 12% below that of last year.

Fri, 06 Jun, 2003

Safety Council defend gardai's driving campaign

Three men have died on Irish roads this weekend despite a major garda operation to clampdown on dangerous driving.

Sun, 04 May, 2003

Safety Council reports fall in road deaths

The National Safety Council has reported a 28% fall in the number of people killed in road accidents so far this year compared with the same period last year.

Fri, 04 Apr, 2003

Safety Council reports 30% fall in road deaths

The number of road fatalities so far this year is 30% lower than in the same period last year, according to figures released today by the National Safety Council.

Fri, 28 Mar, 2003

Safety Council announces fall in road deaths

The National Safety Council has revealed that road fatalities are down 36% so far this year.

Fri, 07 Mar, 2003

Safety Council reports 37% fall in road fatalities

The National Safety Council has reported that road accident fatalities so far this year are down 37% on figures for the same period last year.

Fri, 28 Feb, 2003

Safety council reports halving of road death rate

The National Safety Council has reported a significant reduction in road fatalities during the first month of this year.

Fri, 31 Jan, 2003

Safety Council issues warning over broken car lights

The National Safety Council has issued a warning about the role of broken car lights in road accidents.

Fri, 17 Jan, 2003

Safety council issues fire warning

Forty three people have died this year in fire related tragedies and the National Safety Council have reminded people to be careful to avert fires in the home this Christmas.

Wed, 25 Dec, 2002

Safety council welcomes phone fines for motorists

There has been a broad welcome for plans to introduce fines for motorists caught using their mobile phones while driving.

Fri, 23 Aug, 2002

Safety Council appeals for care on roads

The National Safety Council has appealed to motorists to take extra care on the roads this weekend in an effort to avoid any fatalities.

Fri, 15 Mar, 2002

Safety Council issues drink-driving appeal for festival

The National Safety Council has appealed to motorists not to drink and drive over the St Patrick's Festival weekend in Dublin.

Fri, 18 May, 2001