An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Seanad Éireann — 2025-12-09
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Manus Boyle (FG), Nominated by the Taoiseach

Today, I want to draw the attention of the Leader and Members to a vital cross-Border road safety initiative that was launched in Donegal yesterday by An Garda Síochána and the PSNI. This campaign will run until 5 January and comes at a crucial time as we approach the festive season. The focus from the PSNI is on "the fatal five" behaviours, which the Garda refers to as "key lifesaver offences". They are driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, using mobile phones while driving, speeding and failure to wear seat belts. These behaviours are not minor infringements, they are the leading cause of deaths on the road. So far this year, 168 lives have been lost on Irish roads, including ten in my own county of Donegal. Behind each statistic, a family is grieving and a community is shattered. I urge everyone to speak to their loved ones about dangerous driving habits before it is too late. A simple talk could save a loved one's life. I commend the joint initiative and call on all Members of this House to highlight this message. Everybody comes out when there is an accident. Let us have a talk with our loved ones before they have an accident and get them to slow down. Road safety is everybody's responsibility. Let us make this Christmas a season of joy and care, not a season of tragedy.

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Sitting date: 2025-12-09