The Taoiseach’s promising an overhaul of speed checkpoints, following the death of an on-duty Garda.
Micheal Martin says more measures are needed to protect Gardai like Kevin Flatley, who was fatally struck by a motorcycle while working yesterday afternoon.
The motorcyclist, aged in his 30s, remains in serious condition in Beaumont Hospital.
Father of two Kevin Flatley – from Balbriggan in Dublin, is the 90th member of Gardai killed in the line of duty.
The Taoiseach says it’s time for the nation to reflect on road safety:
Former President of the Garda Representative Association, Donegal based Brendan O’Connor says unfortunately road fatalities seem knock on every family’s door:
