Liz O Donnell

Previous experience has shown that the numbers can drift up quickly if there is any relaxation in enforcement

‘Serious concern’ at sharp increase in the number of pedestrian deaths on roads

Some pedestrians who died between 2008 and 2015 were four times over legal driving limit

Nearly a third of buses inspected in past year had ‘major’ or ‘dangerous’ defects

Most TDs and Senators either supportive of the measures or unwilling to oppose them

Confidential notes of Tony Blair’s private secretary reveal see-saw nature of the talks

Anything less than a 20 per cent increase in numbers completely unacceptable to RSA

A combination of additional roadside activity, official oversight and Garda accountability could dramatically reduce road deaths

As part of Irish Times’ Food Month, we asked readers for their top food discoveries

Premiere of ‘In the Name of Peace’ hears of SDLP leader’s key role in ending Troubles

Northern Ireland Women’s Coalition was established in 1996 to raise female voices

Minister and Northern Secretary to meet Northern parties in effort to set up talks

Ambassador Anne Anderson on her trailblazing career in male-dominated diplomacy

In the scoring Varadkar probably falls short of a 6 - and Coveney is worth more than a 5

Sharp exchanges between Minister and Liz O’Donnell after authority’s board reduced

The figures ‘represent someone’s son, daughter, brother, sister, father or mother’

Former minister of state to become director of policy, government affairs and communications with US pharma group

Dublin ceremony hears relatives speak of pain of losing loved ones in road incidents

Head of agency will for first time get own office on Pembroke St ‘to perform her duties’

Former Fianna Fáil and PD politician served as TD from 1965 until 2002

Number of officers asssigned to unit falls to 711 amid concern over rise in road deaths

Fatalities on Republic’s routes now at 108 to date – a rise of 18 on the same period in 2015

Activists cite ‘urgent need to consolidate’ road traffic Acts to combat drink-driving

The Road Safety Authority wants all cars fitted with ‘intelligent speed assistants’

Breathalyser tests down by 20 per cent last year, says Chair of the RSA Liz O’Donnell

As election posters comandeer every available pole and window in the country, here’s how to avoiding the pitfalls of dressing for important photographs and public appearances

165 people died on State’s roads in 2015, and a further 74 in the North

Regulation of Lobbying Act aims to create transparency following controversies

Booklet details proper approach to horses for riders and motorists who encounter them

Most fatalities involve middle-aged men cycling in built-up areas

One in 10 children killed on Irish roads not properly restrained in car seats

Garda top brass hint at increased road traffic resources in future

‘People to be aware that they are driving a potential murder vehicle’ - Liz O’Donnell

Number of children who died on Irish roads last year double that recorded in 2013

RSA figures show 196 people died in 2014 – six more than in 2013

Woman (33) becomes first road fatality of 2015 after crash in Co Donegal

Nomination comes as deaths on Ireland’s roads show increase

Analysis: nomination follows application to little-known ‘Board Diversity Initiative’

Former minister Liz O’Donnell says quota law will be ‘game-changer’

Women’s Council calls for respectful behaviour among members of Oireachtas