Brian Stanley (Laois-Offaly, Sinn Fein)

It is a subject on which members are passionate. The witnesses can see that in the room this morning. We know it is a difficult job. Any of us who are on the roads can see what is out there every day. The RSA has a role but so has every driver, every local authority, every member of An Garda Síochána and everyone else who has anything to do with this. It is really important.

There is a substantial budget there. It is running up to nearly €100 million a year now, and is mainly self-financing. Approximately €1 million a year comes from the Exchequer.