Speed limits where secondary roads meet primary roads need to be reassessed according to Cllr Martin Grady

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Cllr Grady raised concerns on several Junctions across Killarney's Municipal District where motorists, pedestrians and cyclists struggle to get safely onto National Roads.

He cited roads and junctions like Ballycasheen/Whitebridge Junction, Loo Bridge, Coolcaslagh, Minish and the Gap Cross.

“As a member of the Fire Service I see first-hand how lethal Junction's are across our District,” he told the meeting.

“Travelling out from Fossa towards Killorglin the speed limit goes from 50km an hour to 60 and just before the Gap Cross the speed goes up to 100 kms p/hour, ludicrous, common sense must prevail.”

“The Ballycasheen and Whitebridge Junction, Loo Bridge, Coolcaslagh and Minish are death traps, 60% of Road Traffic Collisions occur at junction's which results in side impact collisions where the occupants of vehicles have the least amount of protection. I don't agree with the Governments plans to have a blanket speed limit reduction on good open roads.”

Road Deaths are increasing at a worrying level where there is a 19% increase from 2022 to 2023 with increasing figures this year so far.

Research showed there's been an increase in the use of mobile phones along with drug and alcohol use while driving.

“We also have a surge in population in the county with many left hand drive imported vehicles. Within the urban area I believe school bus services should be brought back into service, this would greatly reduce traffic during school times and reduce risk on our roads.”