More gardaí ‘to fight rise in road deaths’

THE Government is to target extra garda resources towards the battle against growing numbers of deaths on Irish roads.

The announcement was made yesterday evening after a high-level meeting between a number of ministers, Garda Commissioner Noel Conroy, senior civil servants and representatives of interested organisations.

Justice Minister Michael McDowell said plans are being made to provide new resources for the gardaí in relation to road safety measures.