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Our leaders need to grasp the nettle
It’s not OK for Ministers and @GardaTraffic to think hi viz pedestrians is an answer to the failure to hold roads users accountable
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Frustration at Ireland’s failure to systematically adopt proven road-safety measures used across Europe has been expressed by @Marie_Casserly who is calling for urgent political leadership, accountability and evidence-based investment.
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Unfortunately @GardaTraffic can’t enforce the @phoenixparkOPW limit as @opwireland Patrick O’Donovan didn’t introduce the correct secondary legislation in Feb 2022…
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What a dangerous idiot. Discipline him @EalingCouncil
PQ for TD: To ask the Taoiseach if he is satisfied with the performance of his Ministers in improving road safety, given the continued level of road deaths and serious injuries; what measurable successes have been achieved to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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Many of our local councillors don’t seem to accept this health bonus when they oppose lower speed limits & protected cycle paths & tracks.
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“Cycling would be an amazing tablet, if you could take it.” - Dr. Shane O’Hanlon. Cycling delivers huge health benefits. The NTA estimates that every €1 invested in active travel infrastructure generates almost €4 in economic and societal benefits.
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These are the people Minister @DarraghOBrienTD et al want us to share responsibility with
🚦No intention of stopping for the lights
✅Nct ❌Tax
@GardaTraffic not interested in prosecuting Traffic Watch reports in DMR
No wonder road safety is declining so quickly
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Suspected hit and run cyclist (60s) found seriously injured on West Cork Road
If true, this is yet another hit & run on a person cycling a bicycle @OCallaghanJim
Bicycle riders: GET YOURSELF A BIKE CAMERA and hold these cowards accountable!
corkbeo.ie/news/local-news/s…
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A few memories from the campaign.
1. With the fabulous @soniaagrith 😊
2. With the awesome @SeanKellyCC 😊
3. One of many visits to Dáil Éireann 😊
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Yet another #activetravel user killed on our roads in #Ireland.
That’s 12 bike users dead to date.
I attended the @RSAIreland annual road safety conference last Thursday #RSAConf26.
We are supposed to be using #VisionZero precepts, but where are the
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government ministers in charge of road safety & roads policing when this toll continues?
Thoughts & prayers don’t cut any mustard with me.
Listen to NYC Mayor Mandami: instagram.com/reel/DdU8sJPiS…
You are failing active travel users.
@DarraghOBrienTD @OCallaghanJim @CanneyTd