Tipperary motorists urged to take part in road safety review

Alan Moynihan, the Social Democrats Local Election Candidate for Cahir, has encouraged

people to take part in the Road Safety Authority (RSA) review.

The Department of Transport is conducting this review to inform the RSA’s future structure

and operation and is seeking submissions from the public.

Alan Moynihan said:

“I would encourage people to take part in this public consultation as it’s time for a renewed

focus on our road safety strategy and implementation.

“Ireland was among a minority of EU countries where road deaths increased last year, with a

19% rise on 2022. In total, 184 people lost their lives on our roads last year. Tipperary was

the worst affected county with 16 fatalities in 2023.

“Clearly, this is not a time for complacency. A major intervention is now required to prevent

these avoidable deaths and spare the suffering of more families and communities.

“Ireland was once a leader in reducing road deaths and now we are rapidly heading in the

other direction, with road deaths 33% higher than they were in 2019.

“While this review of the RSA is only a small part of the solution, it does provide the public

with an opportunity to have their voices heard.

“However, we shouldn’t have to await the outcome of the RSA review for this Government to

start implementing obvious measures, such as enhanced road traffic policing and more

alternatives to cars.

“People in Tipperary are disproportionately reliant on private cars because there simply

aren't enough reliable public transport options. This is something the Government could

scale up immediately.”

The RSA review survey can be found on Gov.ie. Submissions must be returned to

[email protected] by Friday, 5th April.