Press Releases10 Oct 14

From the PSNI : The Police Service Of Northern Ireland Has Joined With The Leaders Of The Churches In Asking Everyone To Take Care On Uur Roads

The Most Revd Dr Richard Clarke, Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, the Revd Trevor Gribben, Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ireland, Archbishop Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, Assistant Chief Constable Stephen Martin, the Revd Dr Donald Watts, President of Irish Council of Churches and the Revd Peter Murray, President of the Methodist Church in Ireland.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has joined with the leaders of the churches in asking everyone to take care on our roads.

Following a meeting at the end of September Assistant Chief Constable Stephen Martin said: “So far this year 62 people have lost their lives as a result of a road traffic collision in Northern Ireland. It is vitally important that as we move into the autumn and winter months we reinforce the need for everyone to use the roads safely and responsibly. I welcome the support of the churches in Northern Ireland in helping us spread the word across all congregations about the importance of road safety. Our message is simple; slow down, wear your seatbelt, pay attention to what is happening around you and never drive after drinking or taking drugs.”

Speaking on behalf of the church leaders, President of the Methodist Church in Ireland, the Reverend Peter Murray said: “The loss of a life in any circumstance is a tragedy but sadly most, if not all road deaths, could be prevented if people took more care. Making sure the roads are safe for everyone is a responsibility we all must bear and we will remind our congregations to take personal responsibility for their own behaviour and ask them to pray for those who have lost loved ones.”