New Pursuit Training Amid Road Safety Crisis | Ireland News

A tragic crash that killed five teens and injured others is fueling urgent calls for new pursuit training for Irish police, set to launch by year’s end. But with global summits and world leaders visiting Ireland later this year, resources may be stretched thin — raising concerns the rollout could be delayed. Officials stress the need for team-based, internationally informed training focused not just on chasing vehicles, but safely stopping them before they become deadly. The justice minister is also exploring criminalizing wrong-way driving on motorways — a move that could save lives if implemented alongside better policing protocols. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/25b8972bb43c07b0