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Dáil Éireann - Volume 32 - 31 October, 1929 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Fatal Motor Accidents. Mr. J.X. Murphy Mr. J.X. Murphy Mr. J.X. Murphy asked the Minister for Justice whether he will state (a) the number of fatal accidents caused by motor cars and motor buses in the Free State during the period of twelve months ending 1st September, 1929; (b) the number of cases in which the drivers of the vehicles causing such accidents were returned for trial, and the number of convictions for manslaughter. Minister for Justice (Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney) James Fitzgerald-Kenney 590 [590] Minister for Justice (Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney): The information asked for in this question is as follows:— 1.—(a) No. of persons killed by motor cars, 66. (b) No. of drivers of motor cars returned for trial, 7. (c) No. of such drivers convicted of manslaughter, none. Three drivers are awaiting trial. 2.—(a) No. of persons killed by motor omnibuses, 40. (b) No. of drivers of motor omnibuses returned for trial, 1. (c) No. of such drivers convicted of manslaughter, none. In practically all cases of fatal road accidents the Gárda Síochána instituted criminal proceedings against the drivers concerned, but informations were refused by the District Justices except in those cases shown above. Captain Redmond Captain Redmond Captain Redmond: In view of the extreme urgency of this matter can the Minister say when it is proposed to introduce a Bill dealing with the traffic? Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney: I could not mention any particular date. The Bill is in charge of the Minister for Local Government. General Mulcahy General Mulcahy General Mulcahy: Very shortly. Captain Redmond Captain Redmond Captain Redmond: It is extremely urgent. Mr. Moore Mr. Moore Mr. Moore: Arising out of the reply, would the Minister state if any calculation has been made of the number of accidents that followed his action in ordering that the speed limit rule be not enforced? Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney Mr. Fitzgerald-Kenney: The answer is in the negative. Dáil Éireann 32 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Fatal Motor Accidents. Questions 19291031
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