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# cyclists

This year
2023
Over 900 people have been seriously injured on Irish roads so far this year
The Road Safety Authority’s annual conference gets underway today.
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Oct 4th 2023, 11:25 AM
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Poll: Should joggers and cyclists have to wear face masks?
The WHO doesn’t think they should, but others disagree.
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Jan 27th 2021, 8:54 AM
Workers who walk or cycle to work less likely to be in receipt of illness benefit, new figures show
Those on lower salaries were also more likely to be in receipt of illness benefit.
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Sep 9th 2020, 4:16 PM
'Look twice and think twice': Luas releases video of crashes and near misses
There were 11 incidents in which the Luas made contact with vehicles from January to June of this year.
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Jul 23rd 2020, 4:24 PM
Drivers urged to slow down as more cyclists and pedestrians are on the roads
Roads around Ireland are getting busier as Covid-19 restrictions start to ease.
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Jun 10th 2020, 11:41 AM
Gardaí catch motorist travelling at 202km/h on Dublin's M50
‘National Slow Down Day’ is taking place from 7am today until 7am tomorrow.
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May 22nd 2020, 2:32 PM
Dublin City Council to reallocate space to allow pedestrians and cyclists to social distance
Loading bays and parking spaces will be removed to create space for people on bikes and on foot.
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Apr 18th 2020, 11:51 AM
Call for better cycling infrastructure after research shows 4 in 5 cyclist injuries happen in urban areas
The Road Safety Authority also wants a greater roll-out of 30km/h limits in urban areas.
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Mar 4th 2020, 11:01 PM
Gardaí promise response as Dublin cyclists share images after attacks by teens with metal poles
Yaman Umuroğlu and Liam Molloy both shared details of the attacks online last night.
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Dec 10th 2019, 3:03 PM
'A pedestrian just hit me': Cyclists express concerns about verbal and physical abuse on Irish roads
Bike activists appeared before an Oireachtas committee today.
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Nov 20th 2019, 5:30 PM
Cyclists blocking traffic in Dublin city as part of climate change protest
The demonstration has been organised in support of Extinction Rebellion.
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Oct 10th 2019, 8:34 AM
Six cyclists injured after crash involving vehicle at event in Co Clare
Two cyclists were taken to hospital.
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Aug 11th 2019, 2:16 PM
'Seconds could change your life': Luas releases video of crashes and near misses
Two pedestrians died after being struck by trams in separate incidents earlier this year.
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Jun 4th 2019, 10:51 AM
Cyclists protest outside Dáil to highlight 'need for better infrastructure'
Around 100 bikers took part in the demonstration.
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May 15th 2019, 6:59 PM
Metrolink construction could close section of Royal Canal cycling Greenway for up to three years
A cycling group has called on the NTA to alter its plans for the Glasnevin Station.
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May 12th 2019, 11:00 AM
More people are travelling into Dublin city by public transport, but there are fewer cyclists
The annual Canal Cordon Report for 2018 tracks the mode of transport share of people coming into Dublin.
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Apr 10th 2019, 5:35 PM
Neil Fox's sister Donna was killed while cycling. He's calling for action from Shane Ross on an overtaking law
A planned new law was abandoned at the start of the year.
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Jan 20th 2019, 9:30 PM
'Was your Snapchat worth it?': Emergency brakes used by Luas drivers 550 times this year
People breaking red lights and not paying attention are two of the main reasons for near-misses.
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Nov 5th 2018, 7:30 AM
Dublin Bus driver found guilty of careless driving causing the death of cyclist in 2014
Osborn Irabor will be sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 12 November.
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Oct 24th 2018, 6:23 PM
Residents worried about 'high-speed cyclists' on parking protected cycle lanes in Dublin city
The proposed design would see parked cars create a buffer between cyclists and traffic.
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Sep 2nd 2018, 9:00 PM
Gardaí in Dublin have been clamping down on cars parked in cycle lanes
One garda fined six motorists in 25 minutes.
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Aug 28th 2018, 9:45 PM
Poll: Do you think drivers who park on cycle lanes should get penalty points?
Is it time to get tough on motorists who block cycle lanes?
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Aug 14th 2018, 9:00 PM
Calls for drivers who park on cycle lanes to get penalty points
Motorists continue to park on cycle lane because they face no consequences for doing so, said the party.
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Aug 14th 2018, 8:00 PM
Minister admits 'difficulties' in bringing in law for minimum passing distance when overtaking cyclists
A new law to require drivers to allow one metre when passing cyclists on roads was announced in February.
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Aug 14th 2018, 2:47 PM
'I can't say Dublin's safe for cyclists': Ministers want crackdown on drivers parking in cycle lanes
Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan said current regulation around cycle lanes was “light touch”.
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Jun 25th 2018, 5:12 PM
New Dublin bus corridor plan: Up to 200 front gardens impacted on some proposed routes
Sixteen new ‘core bus corridors’ are being planned in Dublin.
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Jun 12th 2018, 12:30 PM
Motorists urged to be more aware of cyclists this bank holiday weekend
To date in 2018, six cyclists have been killed on Irish roads.
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May 2nd 2018, 7:34 AM
Cyclists stage lie-down protest outside Leinster House calling for greater road safety
Four cyclists have died on Irish roads so far this year.
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Apr 25th 2018, 7:34 PM
Drivers will soon have to observe a minimum passing distance when overtaking cyclists
The new law will require drivers to allow one metre when passing cyclists on roads with a speed limit under 50 km/h.
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Feb 28th 2018, 2:29 PM
Nearly four cyclists are hospitalised in Ireland every day
Fifteen cyclists died in road traffic incidents last year.
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Jan 30th 2018, 6:05 AM
Dublin Bus to change 17 bus routes over traffic problems in city centre
This morning, commuters reported that “dozens” of buses were backed up along Dame Street.
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Jan 25th 2018, 6:10 PM
The Luas Cross City starts today - but there are concerns for Dublin's cyclists
As Luas tracks have been laid down, significant changes have been made to lanes and traffic flow in certain key areas.
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Dec 9th 2017, 8:15 AM
'Every death is one too many': Vigil held in memory of 14 cyclists who've died on Irish roads this year
“Historically, I don’t think the government has taken cycling seriously as a mode of transport.”
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Nov 21st 2017, 7:30 PM
Dublin's €20m Liffey Cycleway project rejected by NTA
“We’re five years into this process – it is unacceptable to go back to square one.”
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Sep 27th 2017, 10:35 PM
China is clamping down on bike rentals due to on-street 'chaos'
More than three million rental bikes have been placed on Chinese streets.
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May 24th 2017, 7:00 AM
A Cork cyclist hit by a car last week has died in hospital
The collision happened in Skibbereen.
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Apr 30th 2017, 10:49 AM
Someone's been putting these strange anti-cycling posters up in Howth
One cyclist said he was particularly concerned about one poster – in spite of its cartoonish style.
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Apr 14th 2017, 6:10 AM
Gardaí want law to force cyclists to wear high-vis vests and helmets
Sergeants and inspectors said they want people to take responsibility for their safety on the roads.
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Apr 12th 2017, 3:45 PM
8 things all Dubliners resent about Luas Cross City
There are children in senior infants who are younger than the Luas Cross City works.
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Mar 20th 2017, 9:00 PM
Poll: Does more road space need to be given to cycle lanes?
There’s only so much space out there.
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Dec 18th 2016, 10:00 AM
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