A day of remembrance for road crash victims is being marked today.
"World Remembrance Day for Road Traffic Victims" sees masses, services and commemoration events taking place around the country to remember the lives that have been lost on our roads.
The PARC Road Safety Group, an non-Government body, are holding multi-denominational ceremony to support the bereaved, the injured and the emergency services from 2pm in St Thomas the Apostle Church, Laurel Lodge, Castleknock, Dublin.
Family members and friends of victims of road collisions are invited to bring along a photo of their lost loved one.
In addition to ther services, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) will have a "Wall of Remembrance" on the organisation's Facebook page, where people who have lost loved ones in road crashes can light a candle and post a message in their memory.
Commenting on the day, Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar said: "Since 1959, 23,057 people have died on our roads in tragic yet preventable circumstances. . . . This Sunday gives everyone an opportunity to remember those who have been killed or injured on our roads, as well as the people left behind."
Gay Byrne, chairman of the RSA, said: "World Remembrance Day is a time for us to remember those who have died on our roads, the families, friends and communities who are living with their tragic loss and those people who continue to require support and care for serious injuries.
"Please take a moment to think about your behaviour on the roads and the changes we all can make to keep our roads free from carnage. Because all it takes is a split second for lives to be changed forever."