Podcasts about road deaths

The country's recorded its deadliest King's Birthday Weekend on the roads in a decade. Three people were killed in a two-car collision on the Desert Road early yesterday morning, following two crashes in Taupō, a crash on Waiheke Island, and a crash in Dunedin. That brings the total number of deaths to at least seven. AA Road Safety Spokesperson Dylan Thomsen told Francesca Rudkin overall road deaths are falling but are still higher than other countries. He says we're improving, but this weekend just shows how a few moments can destroy people's lives. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gardaí in Clare are urging motorists to play their part in preventing road deaths this weekend. The Garda Roads Policing Operation for the June Bank Holiday Weekend commenced on Thursday morning and runs until midnight Tuesday, with checkpoints and patrols in effect nationwide. Today also marks An Garda Síochána's Operation Enable which is aimed at discouraging drivers from parking on footpaths and in disabled spaces or bays. Superintendent in the Clare/Tipperary Garda Division Eddie Golden has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons poor driver behaviour can cause great distress to those with mobility issues.

Sean Canney, Minister of State with responsibility for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports

Driver behaviour is the reason for a recent spate of deaths in crashes according to police

PJ talks to Dr Eoin Fogarty, a CUH Consultant, who thinks it would and has other ideas as well to get real about road deaths. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A sharp rise in road accidents across Ireland has prompted frontline hospital doctors to call for stronger measures to prevent further collisions and loss of life.Last year, road traffic incidents claimed 190 lives, the highest toll in more than a decade, intensifying concerns among medical professionals…Doctors have also highlighted the stark contrast in enforcement measures, noting that Ireland operates only around a dozen fixed speed cameras, compared with 1,164 in Finland.So, should we incorporate more speed cameras across the country to prevent further road deaths and fatalities?Joining Andrea to discuss is former Garda Sergeant, Christy Galligan, Editor with Completecar.ie, Shane O'Donoghue and listeners.

Liam Nolan, RTÉ Eastern Europe correspondent in Poland; Josephine McKenna, journalist in Italy; and Colm O'Callaghan, Sweden-based journalist

This morning on Newstalk, we heard from Siobhán Gifford Lynch, the mother of Grace Lynch who died earlier this year at the age of 16 after she was hit by a scrambler, on the online abuse she has faced…Joining Shane to discuss this is Broadcaster Meghann Scully.

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The number of road deaths on the country's roads so far this year stands at 42, an increase of 3 on the same time twelve months ago. Garda inspector of the Galway Roads Policing unit, Adrian Queeney tells us what to expect this weekend ahead of Easter bank holiday.

(March 13, 2026) The man in charge of California’s Department of Motor Vehicles finally had to face tough questions Tuesday about what his agency is doing to address an increase in road deaths in recent years. Exhausted, nature-deprived viewers flock to 'slow tv' animal cams. Super-rich travelers are using private jets to escape Middle East conflict, pushing charter prices sky-high. FBI joins search for retired Air Force Major General missing for nearly two weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PJ gets a breakdown of the Handala cyberattack on Stryker, hears how technology could cut road deaths, looks forward to St Patricks Weekend with RuthAnne. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A two day national conference on road safety has opened in Killarney with the central theme of safer roads. 185 people lost their lives on roads in the Republic of Ireland last year and 57 north of the border. So far this year, 32 have lost their lives in the Republic. So, with the rise in road deaths, are we framing this wrong? And should we be framing this as a public health emergency?Sinéad O'Sullivan is a Business Economist, and joins Ciara to discuss this and her website tracking road deaths.

Ireland has one of the highest stillborn rates in Europe: 4 in 1,000, compared to an average of 0.8. It's a small figure, but that is little comfort to families who have experienced this loss...Mairie Cregan of Féileacáin, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity, joins Seán to discuss.

Seven people died on Irish roads over the weekend. So what should politicians do to address the rise in road deaths in Ireland? Anton spoke to Leo Leighio, Vice President of the Irish Road Victims Association.

KwaZulu-Natal has achieved an unprecedented 18% decrease in road fatalities during the festive season, marking the first such reduction in two decades. The Department of Transport and Human Settlements credits this success to its "name and shame" campaign, which publicly identifies convicted drunk drivers alongside their professions and locations. Spokesperson for the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport and Human Settlements, Ndabezinhle Sibiya explained the impact of the campaign to Stacey and J Sbu. Here's how it went...

Ireland has one of the highest stillborn rates in Europe: 4 in 1,000, compared to an average of 0.8. It's a small figure, but that is little comfort to families who have experienced this loss...Mairie Cregan of Féileacáin, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity, joins Seán to discuss.

Seven people died on Irish roads over the weekend. So what should politicians do to address the rise in road deaths in Ireland? Anton spoke to Leo Leighio, Vice President of the Irish Road Victims Association.

Following the tragic death of 16-year-old Grace Lynch in Finglas in January many people have been calling for the Government to implemented stricter rules on e-bikes. Green Party councilor Conor Dowling for Dun Laoghaire Rathdown thinks that we should be promoting e-bikes in order to improve road safety, believing that they are part of the solution. Conor spoke to Anton this morning.

Following the tragic death of 16-year-old Grace Lynch in Finglas in January many people have been calling for the Government to implemented stricter rules on e-bikes. Green Party councilor Conor Dowling for Dun Laoghaire Rathdown thinks that we should be promoting e-bikes in order to improve road safety, believing that they are part of the solution. Conor spoke to Anton this morning.

The Oireachtas Transport committee is to draw up an action plan with the aim of reducing fatalities on Irish roads. To discuss the potential of the plan, Ciara is joined by Chair of the Transport Committee and Fine Gael TD, Michael Murphy, and Jimmy Cleary of Success 4U Driving School.

High traffic volumes are expected on all major routes in the country this weekend as the festive season holidays come to an end. Law enforcement officers are maintaining a high levels of visibility and motorists are advised to plan their trips carefully. Drivers are urged to take sufficient breaks to avoid fatigue. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) spokesperson Simon Zwane

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Thousands of people are still not connected to the National Grid and rely on generators for power, according to the energy regulator. Ofgem estimates up to 2000 properties in the UK are still off-grid. Some have been asked to pay hundreds of thousands of pounds if they want a connection. Now a charity in Northumberland, where Ofgem identified a particularly large cluster of off-grid households, says the government should do more to help. Despite higher than average rainfall across some of the country, other areas are still in drought, following the exceptionally dry and hot summer. The National Drought Group has reported that record breaking rainfall in November helped the Midlands move out of drought, but parts of Sussex remain in drought.Rural roads are significantly more dangerous than urban ones. The latest figures from the Department for Transport show that 956 people were killed in 2024, that's 72% more than on urban roads. The figures have been analysed by NFU Mutual insurance and it's now calling for more specific training for driving on rural roads, especially for those who break the law. All week we're catching up with rare and native reeds. Longwool sheep of which there are several breeds, are on the priority list of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. There are just 99 registered flocks of the distinctive Lincoln Longwool and the number of sheep has declined to around eight hundred.Presenter = Anna Hill Producer = Rebecca Rooney

Description:In this episode, I analyze the latest safety findings on autonomous vehicles, particularly Waymo's report that showcases the effectiveness of their driverless cars. I discuss critical insights from Dr. Jonathan Slotkin's analysis and highlight that Waymo has driven over 100 million miles in autonomous mode, reporting significant reductions in injuries compared to human drivers. I address the broader context of road safety, noting the annual toll of vehicle accidents in the U.S. and the complexities of relying solely on autonomous technology to mitigate these issues. I also examine the challenges of implementing self-driving cars in unpredictable driving conditions and emphasize the ethical considerations around public safety and data sharing in the evolving landscape of transportation. Ultimately, I call for a balanced view of the advancements in autonomous driving, advocating for a comprehensive approach to enhancing road safety that encompasses technology, infrastructure, and driver education.Support the Show:www.supportkilowatt.comOther Podcasts:Beyond the Post YouTubeBeyond the Post PodcastShuffle Playlist918Digital WebsiteNews Links:FACT SHEET: Road Safety – UNCar Crashes Are A Public Health Crisis. Autonomous Cars Are The Cure. – CleanTechnicaNew York Times - Opinion Piece - The Data on Self-Driving Cars Is Clear. We Have to Change Course*ART PROVIDED BY DALL-eSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On yesterday's programme we heard the Keating family's plea for stricter deterrents for fatal road traffic offences. The Crowe Report which was published today tells us that a noticeable minority of roads policing gardaí are “unproductive”. To discuss this Sean Canney is Minister of State with Responsibility for Road Transport.

Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore, Transport Consultant Conor Faughnan, and Louise Williams of Monthly Cycles discuss how Helsinki achieved a full year without a single road death — and what lessons Ireland can take from its Vision Zero strategy.Listen here

Helsinki hasn't registered a single traffic-related fatality in the past year, municipal officials have revealed. Could Ireland and its cities ever achieve the same? Speaking to Shane to discuss further was Roni Utriainen, Traffic engineer in Helsinki.

Sarah O'Connor, Director of Partnerships and External Affairs with the Road Safety Authority.

Conor Feehan reporter with the Irish Independent

We know driving in Houston can be nerve-wracking and scary, but now road deaths have hit an all time high in H-town. Host Raheel Ramzanali breaks down the numbers and solutions with Pulitzer Prize finalist Evan Mintz. Plus, the city's latest budget crisis and how Houston's Venezuelan community is reeling since the Trump administration cancelled legal protection for people who fled their country's dictatorship and humanitarian crisis. Stay tuned for all that and more! Houston just recorded its highest number of road deaths. What can Mayor Whitmire do about it? Texas bill that lets families use tax dollars for private schools swiftly sails through Senate Houston controller Chris Hollins warns he won't be able to certify 2026 budget without 'drastic' cuts Venezuelans in Houston worry after Trump administration ends TPS protections for over 300,000 people Super Bowl LIX will feature six Houston-area players—all Philadelphia Eagles Learn more about the sponsors of this February 7th episode here: Visit Amarillo Downtown Houston+ The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pat Leahy, former Assistant Garda Commissioner

Paul Byrne hears how a lost ring that meant so much turned up over Christmas, talks to the RSA about new measures to bring down accidents, hears the link between farming, dating and Lego. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Top marks to the NRMA this week for drawing the Governments attention to thespike in drug related driving deaths. 79 people died in drug-related crashes in2023, up from 55 the year before. The NRMA found that one in ten NSW driverswho undertook a roadside drug test delivered a positive result and urged theGovernment to urgently lift random drug testing levels. This is no different towhat I reported a few weeks back on figures out of Queensland. There a recentdrug testing blitz found that of 2265 roadside drug tests a staggering 18.4 percentcame back positive. Quite clearly, drug driving is out of control and theGovernment needs to ramp up enforcement and boost education campaigns. Injust ten years the number of drug driving offences in N.S.W. has risen by astaggering 836 percent. I'm David BerthonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stay up to date with the latest news in Thailand! From British pensioners abroad under fraud scrutiny to soaring road deaths, we've got all the top stories from Pattaya, Bangkok, Phuket, and more in this Thai news roundup.--Road Death Toll in Thailand: Sobering Statistics Reveal the Grim RealityBritish Pensioners Abroad Under Fraud ScrutinyTeen Burglar Strikes Australian Businesswoman's Condo During Loy Krathong FestivalRussian Woman Assaulted by Bolt Motorcycle Taxi Driver in Pattaya--Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB8khQ_NapVMDiW09oqL-rw/join--Join our Discord Channel and add to the community:https://discord.gg/q6WAykhQ--Want to support the show? Then why not buy me a coffee! You can do so by following the link belowhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/thaiexpatshow--Follow us on Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thaiexpatdaily?_t=8l59stYKsAk&_r=1--Email the Show - thaiexpatdailyshow@gmail.com--#thaiexpatdailyshow #thailandnews #thainewsSupport the show

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Another two lives lost on the roads over the bank holiday weekend with the country on course to record 200 road deaths for the first time in over a decade. We speak to Ralph Riegel, Journalist with the Irish Independent

Driving instructors are calling for a 'massive overhaul' of driving tests, in order to prevent road deaths. The Professional Driving Instructors Association claims the current model does not require enough lessons with a trained mentor before sitting the test. It believes a change in the programme would prevent a further increase in road deaths. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Chris Curran, of Chris Curran Coaching in Ennis and Fianna Fáil Senator from Mountshannon, and Oireachtas Transport Committee representative, Timmy Dooley.

Five road deaths occurred on our roads over the weekend, including a 14-year-old boy. So what can be done to reduce road deaths on roads here?Andrea was joined by some listeners who gave their opinions on the show .

The World Health Organization says deaths from road accidents in Africa have increased in the past decade, with 250,000 lives lost in 2021 alone. The deaths and injuries on African roads are blamed on poor road safety standards, as few African countries enforce laws against speeding and drunk driving, or laws that mandate the use of motorcycle helmets, seatbelts and child restraints. Mohammed Yusuf reports

A member of Clare's Road Safety Working Group claims a re-training course for problem drivers won't be the panacea for preventing road deaths. It's one of the measures being considered by the Government to tackle increasing fatalities on the country's roads. Training and education for problem drivers is among the measures being considered by the coalition to try reduce the number of lives lost on our country's roads. So far this year, 109 people have died in road traffic incidents across the country, according to Garda figures, including 43 drivers, 23 passengers, 21 pedestrians and 14 motorcyclists. The overall figure represents an increase of 17 on the same period in 2023. While here in Clare, the latest available RSA figures show 26 people suffered serious injuries in collisions on this county's roads alone in 2022. One member of Clare County Council's new Road Safety Working Group, Clarecastle Sinn Féin Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle says while a re-training programme wouldn't solve the problem completely, it could make a big difference. A graduated penalty points system, which would see points awarded for speeding based on the offence is also being considered by Junior Transport Minister James Lawless, as well as graduated fines. Shannon Fine Gael Councillor Tony Mulcahy, who's also a member of the Road Safety Working Group believes targeting problem drivers in the pocket might have the greatest impact.

The total number of deaths in road accidents so far this year stands at 97, which is 12 more than in the same period last year. Director of partnerships and external affairs, Road Safety Authority, Sarah O'Connor joins Cormac in studio to discuss the worrying trend.

The Kerry Road Safety Working Together Group, made up of the Road Safety Authority, Gardaí, Kerry County Council, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the National Ambulance Service have launched a multi-agency plan aimed at reducing road deaths and promoting road safety. Jerry spoke to Inspector Gary O’Carroll of the Kerry Roads Policing Unit, An Garda Síochána and Fiona O’Neill, Senior Engineer, Roads and Transportation, Kerry County Council.

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On Monday, Taoiseach Simon Harris called a meeting the Road Safety Authority (RSA) to discuss the rising number of deaths on Irish roads.Mr Harris said road safety was a “top priority” and announced actions to crackdown on careless and dangerous driving and additional RSA funding.So far this year, sixty-three people have died in road accidents across the country, an increase of 14 on the same period last year.And while the RSA has welcomed the new 30 minute mandatory road safety policing directive, questions remain as to why road-related deaths are going in the wrong direction.Have Irish attitudes towards road safety and drink driving changed in recent years? And, is the RSA campaign aiming for no road-related deaths or serious injuries by 2050 actually achievable?Irish Times head of audience David Labanyi and reporter Mark Hilliard join the podcast to discuss the RSA's legacy and the steps needed to make Irish roads safer.Presented by Sorcha Pollak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

184 people died on Irish roads in 2023. For every fatality on Irish roads there are almost ten people seriously injured - many of whom have life altering injuries. Our reporter Helen Donohue has this report

We talk with the chief executive of the Irish Road Safety Authority Sam Waide

Paula Hilman, Assistant Commissioner, outlines details of a new road safety programme being launched by An Garda Síochána.