Minister open to all road safety options

Helen McEntee said the Government will do everything possible to turn around a 'worrying trend' in road accidents and fatalities in recent weeks and months.

An overhaul of speed limits, changes to the penalty points system and tougher sentences for road traffic offences are all under consideration as part of measures to reduce road deaths.

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said the Government will do everything possible to turn around a "worrying trend" in road accidents and fatalities in recent weeks and months.