17 May 2017 - Conor Faughnan discusses PARC's analysis of raw data supplied to Deputy Tommy Broughan by the Justice Minister on use of mobile phones while driving.
Listen to Newstalk http://www.newstalk.com/Figures-reveal-serious-problem-with-phone-driving-conviction-rate
16 May 2017 - PARC exposes huge failures in serving of summonses
Irish Times report by Fiona Gartland
http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/only-one-third-convicted-after-caught-on-phone-while-driving-1.3084096
PARC analysis show Wexford has best overall record for dealing with drivers who use their phone while driving.
http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/wexford-tops-league-for-tackling-mobile-phone-driving-offences-1.3084123
18th April 2017 - Irish Times report on PARC's Analysis of drink driving offences.
http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/only-a-fifth-of-drink-drivers-licences-recorded-in-two-years-1.3052098
13th April 2017 - PARC's open letter to Party Leaders for support of proposed drink driving laws.
http://www.independent.ie/opinion/letters/please-support-drinkdriving-laws-and-make-our-roads-safer-35618869.html
13th April 2017 - New law commenced requiring judges to record driving licence numbers on conviction.
28 March 2017 - Michael Clifford reports on PARC's analysis of speeding summonses.
http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/garda-crisis-just-one-in-five-speeding-offences-end-in-conviction-446288.html
27th March 2017 - David Walsh of PARC questions alcohol tests at crash scenes.
Listen to his interview at 04:50/25:09 on RTE nine o'clock news
http://www.rte.ie/news/player/nine-news-web/2017/0327/…
2nd March 2017 - PARC well ahead of 'Victims of Crime' Bill in providing information to victims.
Link to Dail debate..
Message from Bereaved Family to PARC
To Susan and all involved in PARC
"After the death of our beloved Brian in a Road Traffic Collision, we started looking for answers. We would like to express our sincere thanks to all at PARC. The booklet PARC created "Finding Your Way" has been a great source of practical information at a time in our lives when we did not know where to turn . The support and assistance we have received from PARC has been invaluable."
Thanking you
The Regan Family, Galway
9th February 2017 - PARC Road Safety Group was presented with a highly-commended award for their information booklet for families of victims of road traffic collisions at a Gala Dinner in the Law Society. The event was organised by the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) and was sponsored by Mason Hayes & Curran Solicitors. The prize winners were announced by well-known broadcaster Mr John Murray who was also a member of the judging panel. First prize in the category went to the DPP’s Office for their information booklet ‘Going to court as a witness’.
We are delighted with the recognition and we are very grateful to NALA, the judging panel and to Mason Hayes & Curran for their sponsorship.
7th February 2017 - The Courts (No. 2) Bill 2016
This bill is before Dáil Eireann for second stage. The purpose of the bill is to close off a loophole whereby drivers are avoiding conviction, fines and penalty points for offences such as speeding or holding a mobile phone while driving by claiming in court the non-receipt of the fixed charge notice.
21st January 2017 - Note of thanks received from the Clancy Family in Cork
“Following the tragic deaths of Geraldine and Louise in a road traffic collision, we were given the PARC Road Safety Group’s "Finding Your Way" booklet by our Garda Family Liaison Officer. The booklet is a fantastic resource which explains the complexities of the legal system surrounding road traffic collisions in a simple to understand format. The booklet guided us through what was an extremely overwhelming and confusing time.
We can't thank PARC Road Safety Group enough for their support and guidance. Through their hard work and lobbying, they assisted us in our successful efforts to change the laws regarding car owners who knowingly allow their car to be driven by an unaccompanied learner driver. This change in law is estimated to save 15 lives a year.
Clancy Family, Co. Cork
10th January 2017 - PARC welcomes change in law for learner drivers..
6th January 2017 - RTE News highlights huge problems in road safety...
6th January 2017 - Over 150 unaccompanied learner drivers involved in fatal or serious road traffic collisions over 5 years. Link to statement by Deputy Broughan..
4th January 2017 - PARC supports Minister Ross’s plan to increase penalties for drink driving. Link to statement..
Listen to Ann Fogarty on RTE Morning Ireland...
Listen to interview on Midwest radio. Go to 1 hour 37 minutes...
Link to Deputy Broughan's statement welcoming Minister for Transport's comments on drink driving..
Listen to Newstalk http://www.newstalk.com/Figures-reveal-serious-problem-with-phone-driving-conviction-rate
16 May 2017 - PARC exposes huge failures in serving of summonses
Irish Times report by Fiona Gartland
http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/only-one-third-convicted-after-caught-on-phone-while-driving-1.3084096
PARC analysis show Wexford has best overall record for dealing with drivers who use their phone while driving.
http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/wexford-tops-league-for-tackling-mobile-phone-driving-offences-1.3084123
18th April 2017 - Irish Times report on PARC's Analysis of drink driving offences.
http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/only-a-fifth-of-drink-drivers-licences-recorded-in-two-years-1.3052098
13th April 2017 - PARC's open letter to Party Leaders for support of proposed drink driving laws.
http://www.independent.ie/opinion/letters/please-support-drinkdriving-laws-and-make-our-roads-safer-35618869.html
13th April 2017 - New law commenced requiring judges to record driving licence numbers on conviction.
28 March 2017 - Michael Clifford reports on PARC's analysis of speeding summonses.
http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/garda-crisis-just-one-in-five-speeding-offences-end-in-conviction-446288.html
27th March 2017 - David Walsh of PARC questions alcohol tests at crash scenes.
Listen to his interview at 04:50/25:09 on RTE nine o'clock news
http://www.rte.ie/news/player/nine-news-web/2017/0327/…
2nd March 2017 - PARC well ahead of 'Victims of Crime' Bill in providing information to victims.
Link to Dail debate..
Message from Bereaved Family to PARC
To Susan and all involved in PARC
"After the death of our beloved Brian in a Road Traffic Collision, we started looking for answers. We would like to express our sincere thanks to all at PARC. The booklet PARC created "Finding Your Way" has been a great source of practical information at a time in our lives when we did not know where to turn . The support and assistance we have received from PARC has been invaluable."
Thanking you
The Regan Family, Galway
9th February 2017 - PARC Road Safety Group was presented with a highly-commended award for their information booklet for families of victims of road traffic collisions at a Gala Dinner in the Law Society. The event was organised by the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) and was sponsored by Mason Hayes & Curran Solicitors. The prize winners were announced by well-known broadcaster Mr John Murray who was also a member of the judging panel. First prize in the category went to the DPP’s Office for their information booklet ‘Going to court as a witness’.
We are delighted with the recognition and we are very grateful to NALA, the judging panel and to Mason Hayes & Curran for their sponsorship.
7th February 2017 - The Courts (No. 2) Bill 2016
This bill is before Dáil Eireann for second stage. The purpose of the bill is to close off a loophole whereby drivers are avoiding conviction, fines and penalty points for offences such as speeding or holding a mobile phone while driving by claiming in court the non-receipt of the fixed charge notice.
21st January 2017 - Note of thanks received from the Clancy Family in Cork
“Following the tragic deaths of Geraldine and Louise in a road traffic collision, we were given the PARC Road Safety Group’s "Finding Your Way" booklet by our Garda Family Liaison Officer. The booklet is a fantastic resource which explains the complexities of the legal system surrounding road traffic collisions in a simple to understand format. The booklet guided us through what was an extremely overwhelming and confusing time.
We can't thank PARC Road Safety Group enough for their support and guidance. Through their hard work and lobbying, they assisted us in our successful efforts to change the laws regarding car owners who knowingly allow their car to be driven by an unaccompanied learner driver. This change in law is estimated to save 15 lives a year.
Clancy Family, Co. Cork
10th January 2017 - PARC welcomes change in law for learner drivers..
6th January 2017 - RTE News highlights huge problems in road safety...
6th January 2017 - Over 150 unaccompanied learner drivers involved in fatal or serious road traffic collisions over 5 years. Link to statement by Deputy Broughan..
4th January 2017 - PARC supports Minister Ross’s plan to increase penalties for drink driving. Link to statement..
Listen to Ann Fogarty on RTE Morning Ireland...
Listen to interview on Midwest radio. Go to 1 hour 37 minutes...
Link to Deputy Broughan's statement welcoming Minister for Transport's comments on drink driving..
