Category Archives: Government

Media Update: BBC Radio Northampton

May 30, 2008 – 1:33 pm

BBC Radio Northampton had a special feature on their lunch-time show (after 1pm) today titled “Is Driving A Nightmare”. It opened with an interview with Niall O’Keeffe of ShiteDrivers.com, which can be heard on the Radio section of the Media page now, or you can hear it here:
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(Note: The presenter goes on for 4 minutes, [...]

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“You’re 4 times more likely to crash when on the phone” - RSA

May 15, 2008 – 2:11 pm

People who use a mobile phone while driving are 4 TIMES more likely to have a crash, putting themselves and other road-users at an increased risk of death or serious injury, the Road Safety Authority said today.
Making no distinction between hand-held and hands-free usage of mobile phones, Noel Brett of the RSA said that “using [...]

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Road Safety entering the Secondary School Curriculum

April 29, 2008 – 1:16 pm

According to RTÉ News, this morning:
A new Road Safety Programme targeted at Transition Year students was launched today.
The new programme, sponsored by Minister for Education Mary Hanafin (pictured, right) and Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey, will be available for schools from this coming September.
It is currently being piloted in some 50 schools.
The programme covers issues [...]

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Poll: Are you happy with Noel Dempsey as Minister for Transport?

April 7, 2008 – 2:00 pm

Here’s another chance to express your opinion

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