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Fianna Fáil Justice Spokesperson Dara Calleary has called for urgent action from the Justice Minister Alan Shatter to fill the senior Garda posts that have been left vacant by retirements over the past six months. Deputy Calleary has said he is deeply concerned by the Minister’s failure to take any action to fill the posts of the most two senior gardaí in the Anglo investigation, who retired before Christmas.

The Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána have announced a major road safety blitz in the run up to the high risk St Patrick’s Day period as the latest road collision statistics show there have been 15 more road deaths to date in 2011 compared to last year. There have been increases in the number of motorcycle, passenger, and driver deaths.

Assistant Commissioner John Twomey has made a direct appeal to all road users to exercise greater care and to take personal responsibility when using the nation’s roads for the remainder of the year.

An Garda Síochána is appealing to all road users to slow down, be vigilant, wear a seatbelt, and never drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs this June bank holiday. Tragically, 89 people have lost their lives on Irish roads so far this year and six people have died in road traffic collisions during the last seven days (to May 31).

A team of expert drivers in the Mazda/Topaz Drive Safe, Drive Smart campaign have achieved an amazing 3.44L/100kms (81.97 miles per gallon) in a road test aimed at highlighting the benefits of driving safely and more fuel efficiently.

A team of expert drivers in the Mazda/Topaz Drive Safe, Drive Smart campaign have achieved an amazing 3.44L/100kms (81.97 miles per gallon) in a road test aimed at highlighting the benefits of driving safely and more fuel efficiently.