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oireachtas sean owens 7037807 May2026

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The article discusses a personal testimony and public health advocacy regarding road safety in Ireland. There is no direct commercial mechanism, no company, commodity, or supply chain impact. The event is a parliamentary committee hearing with no announced investment, regulation, or price signal. Therefore, no sector is commercially affected.

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  • Seán Owens, a GP injured in a hit-and-run while cycling in January 2025, will address the Oireachtas transport committee about road safety.
  • Owens suffered brain damage and loss of right ear, unable to work since November 2025.
  • In 2022, 190 people died on Irish roads, with many more seriously injured.
  • Consultant psychiatrist Caoimhe Clarke will highlight public health implications of insufficient physical activity due to unsafe roads.

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