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38 children killed on roads in five-year period - RSA
A total of 38 children under the age of 16 have been killed on Irish roads in the last five years, according to new data from the RSA.
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A total of 38 children under the age of 16 have been killed on Irish roads in the last five years, according to new data from the RSA.
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38 children killed on roads in five-year period - RSA
A total of 38 children under the age of 16 have been killed on Irish roads in the last five years, according to new data from the RSA.
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