Jennifer Horgan: If traffic remains the same, we must focus on punishing speed

Anyone who speeds on our roads is brandishing a loaded gun. They absolutely deserve to be punished for it
Jennifer Horgan: If traffic remains the same, we must focus on punishing speed

Beyond construction workers in bigger vehicles, who seem far more aware of what can go wrong, I see little concern for our safety from drivers. Picture: Larry Cummins

It can take a little distance to see the truth of things.

So, imagine this for me, please. Imagine Ireland waking up this morning to the death of 150 people. Imagine Cork alone, waking up to the death or injury of 93 children. Imagine the outrage, the inconsolable national grief, the marching, the demands, the search for justice.

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