Laois Offaly emergency services at Be Safe Be Seen campaign launch

Garda Deputy Commissioner Anne Marie McMahon launched the new Be Safe Be Seen campaign in the Midlands today. 

She attended a primary school in Laois where she warned children of the dangers on the roads in the winter months.

The Deputy Commissioner was joined by members of the National Ambulance Service, the Fire Service and Laois Offaly Chief Superintendent John Scanlan at the launch.

The event was also attended by representatives of the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group.

Dep Commissioner McMahon urged children to wear high visibility vests when out during the dark winter months and she advised them of the dangers of e-scooters.