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Garda anger after four suspected drink-drivers caught overnight
Road safety
A total of four drivers were arrested on suspicion of getting behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol
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Road Safety Authority receives 15 complaints of 'inappropriate behaviour' by driving instructors
Motoring
Nearly one in three complaints by learner drivers alleged inappropriate behaviour by instructors, while others concerned the quality of training and disputes over payment
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Thousands of bicycle helmets recalled due to risk of injury
Consumer rights
Sales of certain Dunlop helmets have been stopped due fears that they may not protect cyclists against impact injuries in cold temperatures
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Female cyclist, 70s, killed following collision with car in Monaghan
An Garda Siochana
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them
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Pedestrian dies after being struck by lorry in Finglas
Dublin
The collision occurred just after 9:30pm at Kilshane Cross, Newtown
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Woman taken to hospital after two-car collision involving unmarked garda car
Dublin
The woman was taken to the Mater Hospital following the collision in Dublin on Monday
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Motorcyclist in his late 40s killed in single vehicle collision in Donegal
Donegal
The collision occurred shortly before 4pm on Sunday on the R262 near Glenties
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Shocking Ireland child road death stats more than double in space of year
Road Deaths
The report is being published as part of Irish Road Safety Week 2023.
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Gardai nab motorist driving vehicle with fake number plates while using phone
An Garda Siochana
The driver was hit with a court date after the incident
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Boy struck by car in Wexford airlifted to hospital
An Garda Siochana
The youngster, who is 14 years old, sustained serious injuries following the horror collision.
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Gardaí claim 'karma' as man 'racially abusing' petrol station worker taken off road
An Garda Siochana
The man was unaware that a Garda Sergeant was standing behind him and had witnessed the incident
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M53 school bus crash: Girl, 14, and bus driver killed after coach overturns on motorway
Road Deaths
The crash occurred on the M53 at around 8.00am on Friday.
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Fundraiser launched for cyclist who suffered serious head injury in Dublin crash
In the News
On Monday, cyclist Gabi Saab was involved in a collision with another bicycle that left her in hospital
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Teen tragically loses life in single-car collision in Monaghan
In the News
A single-vehicle collision occurred in Carrickaderry, Monaghan in the early hours of this morning
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Woman seriously injured following crash involving two cyclists in Dublin
In the News
The woman was taken to the Mater Hospital to be treated for her injuries
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Full breakdown of key plans to change speed limits on Irish roads
Road safety
If approved, speed limits could be slashed across hundreds of roads up and down the country
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Boy, 9, hit by scrambler bike on his home's driveway now 'suffers from nightmares' and afraid to play outside
Road safety
Frankie Byrne was playing in his front yard when the driver of the bike apparently lost control and landed on him at his home in Bettystown, Co. Meath.
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New special 20km/h speed limit recommended to Government
In the News
Report in the wake of horrific road deaths calls for radical slowdown on our roads
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Ministers to discuss both speed limits and housing figures during Wednesday meeting
Cabinet
Ministers will meet for their weekly Cabinet meeting this Wednesday morning
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Education Minister Norma Foley calls for more road safety lessons in classrooms
Road safety
The Minister was asked about the possibility of teaching how to drive more safely in Leaving Cert classes
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Speed limits to be cut on Irish roads under new Government plans
Road safety
Minister of State Jack Chambers said that speed limits on some Irish roads are "completely inappropriate”.
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Justice Minister announces increase in speed cameras on Irish roads
Road safety
Speaking on National Slow Down Day, Justice Minister Helen McEntee confirmed that increased funding will be allocated to increase the number of GoSafe speed cameras operating
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Gardaí at scene of horror crash in Galway as they close road and issue warning to drivers
Road Traffic Accidents
The road is closed between Junction 17 and 18 on the M6 and local diversions are in place
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Govt consider adding time of little green man at traffic lights for old and unfit people
Road safety
The consideration of more time to get across the short stretch of road at pedestrian crossings comes as our population becomes generally slower, due to age and obesity.
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