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From:Department of the Taoiseach

"I am shocked and saddened at the horrific road crash on the M9 in Kildare yesterday.

"This is the second appalling crash we’ve seen on our roads in a matter of days as a result of the reckless driving of a car on the wrong side of the motorway, endangering the lives of innocent road users.

"As the Garda Commissioner has said, it is an irresponsible and dangerous act, and it is shocking that in some cases it is being done for likes on social media.

"My thoughts and prayers are with the family who have been injured. I wish them a full recovery.

"The lives of five teenagers have also been lost as a result. Every death on our roads brings untold grief to families and communities.

"There can be no tolerance for this reckless behaviour that we have seen on our roads recently. It must stop.

"I will be speaking to the Minister for Justice and to Gardai in relation to this.

"I also want to thank the first responders who carried out their work in what was a devastating scene."