Last week, Minister of State for Transport Seán Canney decided not to disband the Road Safety Authority (RSA) into two agencies, a move which had been recommended by external consultants. Unfortunately, is more than 2024 and marks a disconcerting continuation over recent years of rising road deaths. Not proceeding with the break-up also avoids a scenario with even more agencies responsible for road safety. The RSA is responsible for a range of important road safety levers including road safety education, driver education, driver testing and licensing and vehicle standards. O’Sullivan adds that “as long as Ireland’s road governance remains defined by this diffusion of responsibility, there will inevitably be more such deaths.”“Ireland does not treat road deaths as structural failures.

Source: The Irish Times December 21, 2025 10:57 UTC