Why deaths on Irish roads keep rising
There have been 45 deaths on Irish roads so far this year – that’s six more people than this time last year. Tragically, 2025 ended as the deadliest on Irish roads in more than a decade with 190 fatalities. Why?
What makes Ireland so different from our European neighbours who are successfully tackling this devastating problem?
Business economist Sinead O’Sullivan, skilled in collating and analysing data, was prompted by the high level of road deaths to explore the figures to see if she could see a pattern and, by assessing what happens in other countries, suggest five proven solutions.
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