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FORTY EIGHT LIVES have already been sadly lost on Irish roads this year, 14 more than this time last year.
The high number has led the Garda Síochána to say that it fears the country may see an overall increase in tragic deaths on Irish roads in 2013.
Gardaí said today, as people gear up for the Easter bank holiday weekend, that 107 people have suffered serious injuries as a result of a road traffic collision on Irish roads this year. Ireland has seen a reduction in road deaths every year since 2006, which has led to it becoming one of the safest countries in Europe for road safety.
Warning
Although 162 people tragically lost their lives in 2012, it was the lowest figure ever recorded since records began.
But gardaí have warned today that the country may end up with more than 162 road deaths by the end of 2013 if this upsurge in fatalities continues.
This cannot be allowed to happen, and we are appealing to every road user to take maximum care on our roads to ensure we reverse this increase in fatalities.
Drivers accounted for 29 of the 47 people killed on our roads to date, more than any other road user category.
Due to the cold weather predicted this bank holiday weekend, gardaí are asking all drivers to recognise the need to slow down, always wear their seatbelt, never drive whilst tired and never, ever drink and drive.
Assistant Commissioner Gerard Phillips said today:
It took a lot of hard work to make Ireland one of the safest countries in Europe in terms of road safety – we don’t want to lose that accolade. We now ask that every road user continues to help us to make our roads safer, and reverse the situation we find ourselves in today.
Noel Brett, Chief Executive of the Road Safety Authority, urged people to plan ahead if they want to drink this weekend, by leaving their keys at home and designating a driver or using public transport.
He also said that vulnerable road users need to take precautions over the bank holiday weekend.
Pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists should wear something that will make them stand out to other road-users, particularly in conditions of poor weather and poor visibility. Fluorescent materials are most effective during the day and reflective materials at night. Pedestrians are advised in particular to take extra care and not to walk home if they are under the influence of alcohol.
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That Ba***rd Terry Henry
@Sean O Rodaigh: Laisser aller :-)
@Sean O Rodaigh: all I know is someone took that horse over, they really had a nerve not returning it.
@Sean O Rodaigh: we would have embarrassed our shelfs.. probably lost all 3 group matches 3-0 !
@Sean O Rodaigh: up the rossies
What’s the story with that last question
@David cotter: Le cheat passed it for Gallas to score after he taken control of the ball beautifully with his paw.
I know my birthday falls on Bastille Day… that’s enough for me .. Cheers
@Gigi Power: joyeux anniversaire.
@Gigi Power: I’m 50 on the 15th
4/10.. Sacré bleu..
My first 10/10. Was lucky on the Guetta question as I honestly didn’t have a clue.
Merde, sept, quelle honte!
@DJ François: J’ai plus de honte que vous – je n’ai marqué que 5 sur 10!
@Ken Loughman: me too AND I’ve been living in France for 16 years !
@Rose Browne: I’ve never been resident there but I’ve been holidaying in France for 32 years. I also have French ancestry so you’d think that I would more of a clue about the place :)
@Ken Loughman: *have* more of a clue
In another twist, Henry denied us a place at the 2006 world Cup when he scored at Lansdowne
Huit
3/10 Bonnet de douche!!
@Derek Kelly ☘️: mange-tout.
Rode by the last question…
I will take the 6/10
Huit out of dix, olé olé
First 10/10 ever! Holà là!!!
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