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Laura spent time in a coma, in intensive care and in the National Rehabilitation Hospital before she could return home

Woman injured in crash warns against driver fatigue

Ireland • 05 Oct

A teenage girl died in a road crash near Oughterard in Co Galway at the weekend

Road crashes at weekends 'a real problem' - RSA chief

Ireland • 02 Mar

Gardaí conducted checks this morning

Rise in number of road deaths recorded last year - RSA

Ireland • 01 Jan

24,390 people have died in crashes in Ireland since records began in 1959

Call to examine phone records after fatal collisions

Ireland • 18 Nov 19

Gardaí say that the new campaign is about making roads safer for all road users

1,600 cars impounded from unaccompanied learner drivers

Ireland • 27 Aug 19

CEO Moya Murdock said roads policing does not seem to be a key priority in new operational plan

RSA seeks urgent meeting over roads policing

Ireland • 23 Aug 19

Gardaí hope a driver data app will be rolled out across the country by the end of the year

7% increase in road deaths 'alarming' - RSA

Ireland • 02 Aug 19

The Government is to introduce new legislation to tackle speeding using graduated fines

Ireland wins European award for road safety initiatives

Ireland • 19 Jun 19

Reducing speeding and increasing seatbelt wearing are still a challenge for the RSA

Targets to reduce road deaths unlikely to be met - RSA

Ireland • 13 Jun 19

RSA campaign targeting recreational motorcyclists

Motorcyclists urged to ease off throttle over weekend

Ireland • 02 May 19

125,000 learner permit holders who obtained their first licence between 1984 and 2016 have never taken a driving test

Measures proposed to tackle repeat permit holders

Ireland • 23 Apr 19

Gardaí will be focusing on those driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or both

17% rise in intoxicated drivers so far this year

Ireland • 14 Mar 19

At present driver records are uploaded manually

Incomplete driver database hampering gardaí at roadside

Ireland • 11 Mar 19

Motorists have been warned they may experience poor visibility on the roads

Yellow warning for ice and snow in force for weekend

Ireland • 11 Mar 19

Employers have a duty of care to their employees who drive for work

Top tips for keeping your employees safe on the roads

Business • 31 Jan 19

A total of 149 people lost their lives on Ireland's roads in 2018 as a result of 142 fatal crashes

Drop of 4% in road deaths for 2018, says RSA

Ireland • 01 Jan 19

Following the Disclosures Tribunal Mr McCabe retired from An Garda Síochána after 30 years of service

Maurice McCabe receives special award from the RSA

News • 12 Dec 18

Gardaí highlighting risks of people driving the morning after a night of drinking when they could still be impaired by alcohol

Drink-driving morning after warning ahead of Christmas

Ireland • 29 Nov 18

Moyagh Murdock said unscrupulous operators are failing to maintain their vehicles

Number of defective buses 'disquieting' - RSA chief

Politics • 24 Oct 18

From 1 January to 31 August this year, there have been more than 85,457 speeding detections

Garda crackdown on speeding on national Slow Down day

Ireland • 19 Oct 18

Research found half of those pedestrians involved in a fatal collision between 2008 and 2015 had consumed alcohol prior to involvement

Research indicates older pedestrians at greatest risk

Ireland • 01 Oct 18

The figures include school buses and private coaches

Call for safety audit of country's school buses

Ireland • 09 Sep 18

The RSA's 'Seatbelt Safety' message was launched in Dublin today

RSA calls for proper restraint of children in cars

Ireland • 23 Aug 18

The RSA says seven motorcyclists have been killed on the roads so far this year

Bikers urged to 'bike safe' in latest safety campaign

Ireland • 31 Jul 18

Highest number of road crash fatalities was in Cork

3% rise in road deaths compared to 2017

Ireland • 09 Jul 18

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