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30/01/2013
57% Fall In Road Deaths In 5-Year Period
2007 and 2011 saw a drop of 57% in the number of people killed on Irish roads, according to a report by the Road Safety Authority.
The report also shows that two counties, Laois and Leitrim, achieved a 100% reduction in road deaths, recording no fatalities last year.
Only one county, Cavan, recorded an increase in fatalities over the period.
Overall road deaths have fallen every year since 2006.
In 2012, 162 people died on Irish roads, 24 fewer fatalities than the previous year, and 51 fewer than 2010.
The RSA's next Road Safety Strategy will span from 2013 to 2020
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The report also shows that two counties, Laois and Leitrim, achieved a 100% reduction in road deaths, recording no fatalities last year.
Only one county, Cavan, recorded an increase in fatalities over the period.
Overall road deaths have fallen every year since 2006.
In 2012, 162 people died on Irish roads, 24 fewer fatalities than the previous year, and 51 fewer than 2010.
The RSA's next Road Safety Strategy will span from 2013 to 2020
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04 January 2016
Road Deaths Decrease By 15% In 2015 - RSA
The number of deaths on Irish roads fell by 15% in 2015, it has been revealed. According to figures from the Road Safety Authority (RSA), there were 158 fatal collisions across the year, resulting in 165 fatalities. However, there were 21 fewer fatal collisions and 28 fewer deaths when compared with 2014.
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The number of deaths on Irish roads fell by 15% in 2015, it has been revealed. According to figures from the Road Safety Authority (RSA), there were 158 fatal collisions across the year, resulting in 165 fatalities. However, there were 21 fewer fatal collisions and 28 fewer deaths when compared with 2014.
13 December 2012
153 People Die On Irish Roads
As of the 13th December 2012, 153 people have tragically lost their lives on Irish Roads, according to the Garda. However, this represents 22 less than this date in 2011. If this downward trend continues as expected, it will be on course to achieve another record low in 2012 in terms of road safety.
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As of the 13th December 2012, 153 people have tragically lost their lives on Irish Roads, according to the Garda. However, this represents 22 less than this date in 2011. If this downward trend continues as expected, it will be on course to achieve another record low in 2012 in terms of road safety.
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