Minister of State Jack Chambers confirms additional resources for Ireland's Road Safety Authority, including €3 million for awareness campaigns, in response to increased road fatalities.

Minister of State Jack Chambers confirms that the Road Safety Authority (RSA) in Ireland will receive additional resources if needed, including €3 million for awareness campaigns. The RSA is undergoing an independent review to assess its funding models, with an increase in road fatalities to 70 this year compared to 57 in the same period last year. Driving tests will be modernised and expanded road safety education in schools will be introduced, with a focus on reducing road deaths.

April 29, 2024
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