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April 2006
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PARC founded in Inishowen, Co. Donegal with the help of Senator Jim Higgins and Dr Jerry Cowley. Petition set up campaigning for: 'Compulsory testing of all drivers involved in road traffic collisions for alcohol and drugs'.
5,000 signatures given to our Taoiseach Mr. Bertie Ahern in Inishowen.
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June 2006
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Met Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland, Mrs. Nuala O'Loan, who signed the PARC petition.
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July 2006
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Irish Independent highlights PARC 20,000 signatures delivered to the Minister for Transport, Mr. Martin Cullen during Press Conference (signed by a majority of Dail members) - event covered by TV3.
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August 2006
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Met Gay Byrne, Chairperson of Road Safety Authority.
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September 2006
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Local Chief Superintendent issues directive on protocol at road traffic collisions.
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October 2006
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Took part in Prime Time debate on breath testing legislation.
Fine Gael introduces proposal to amend Road Traffic Act but rejected by current Government.
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November 2006
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Attended Oireachtas Joint Transport Committee meeting on Road Safety.
Took part in follow up Prime Time debate on new directive issued by Garda Commissioner.
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December 2006
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Meeting with Garda Commissioner, Mr. Noel Conroy at H/Q. Shown new directive issued to Garda - recommendation only, loopholes remain!
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January 2007
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Attended R.T.E. Six One Road Safety Special and formed a nationwide campaign.
Meeting with Mr. Noel Brett, CEO--Road Safety Authority.
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February 2007
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Launch of PARC public meeting in Malin Hotel, Inishowen covered by RTE main news. Speakers included Mr. Noel Brett, Senator Jim Higgins and Marian Harkin MEP.
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