Gay Byrne calls for road victims to be remembered

AS we enter the final days of 2012, broadcaster Gay Byrne has called for the victims of road accidents to be remembered.

The former Late Late Show host was speaking at the launch of this year’s Christmas and New Year Road Safety Campaign.

“I want us all to remember these people and to remember that all it takes is a split second for a serious injury or worse to happen,

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“Our message, as always, is simple – don’t take risks on the road.

Slow down, wear your seatbelt, never ever drink or drug drive and make sure you get home safely this Christmas.

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Over the festive period, there will be a determined focus by An Garda Síochána on high risk behaviour such as excessive and inappropriate speed, drink and drug driving and the non-wearing of seatbelts.

Speaking at the launch, Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan said:

“An Garda Síochána, through the Traffic Corps, is committed to working with all of the agencies involved in road safety to ensure we minimise the tragic impact of road collisions, be it a death or a serious injury.

“As such, over the festive period, we will be dedicating our resources to stamping out irresponsible, risky behaviour on our roads.

“But I would like to remind everyone that this is not about catching people, it’s about protecting each and every person who uses the roads so that we can all have a safe and happy Christmas and New Year.

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