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More than 80% of serious or fatal cycling collisions occur in daylight and on straight roads, new data from Ireland shows

The Irish Road Safety Agency's latest data rebuts claims that cyclists should be made to wear hi-vis clothing at all times

Tue, May 26, 2026 13:32

Councillors lobby Irish government to re-table mandatory hi-vis for cyclists, despite previous campaign collapsing within 24 hours after backlash

The councillor proposing the motion also suggested that all pedestrians should wear hi-vis "at all times"

Wed, Apr 22, 2026 17:26

While Ireland debates mandatory hi-vis for cyclists, new figures show bike trips up 50% in two years in Dublin

Latest figures suggest more than half a million car journeys a day avoided by walking and cycling

Tue, Mar 03, 2026 16:05

Irish Road Safety Authority’s hi-vis pledge for schoolchildren and cyclists in hi-vis

“Make everyone else visible so drivers can be dangerous”: Road safety authority’s “insane” hi-vis campaign criticised for “forcing industry level PPE” on children cycling to school; Cyclists vs Footballers (again) + more on the live blog

Just four sleeps ‘til Opening Weekend… It’s the most wonderful time of the year (if you watch cycling), there are classics and cobbles on the horizon, and Ryan Mallon’s here to help you while away the hours on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Feb 24, 2026 09:49

“Driving a bus is difficult enough”: Bus drivers’ union says mandatory hi-vis jackets for cyclists would “make roads a safer place” and hits out at “poor visibility” of people on bikes

Ireland’s National Bus and Rail Union told parliament that issues on the roads have increased due to the “proliferation of faster vehicles, electric scooters, and electric bikes”

Thu, Feb 19, 2026 15:43

No plans for compulsory helmets and hi-vis for cyclists, Irish government confirms… 24 hours after saying the exact opposite

The introduction of “mandatory PPE for users of bicycles is outside the scope of the current measures” focused on e-scooter and e-bike users, the Department of Transport clarified

Fri, Feb 06, 2026 16:57

“You’re going to reduce cycling deaths by reducing cycling itself”: Confusion as plan to fine all cyclists not wearing helmets or hi-vis ‘confirmed’ by Irish government – but deputy PM insists “no plans to change law” for ‘push bikes’

Helmets and hi-vis could be made mandatory for e-scooters, e-bikes, and bicycles without a motor, the Department of Transport clarified on Wednesday… only to be contradicted a day later by Tánaiste Simon Harris

Thu, Feb 05, 2026 17:42

Police stop cyclist at night during long-distance ride to give him hi-vis vest and bag (Northern Ireland Road Policing and Safety unit)

“Anyone who thinks cyclists ‘come out of nowhere’ should not be in control of a vehicle”: Author slams ‘be safe, be seen’ hi-vis cycling campaigns, calls for ‘Look, don’t kill’ slogan; TT tinkering; Vine broken wrist; Tulip wars + more on the live blog

January is never going to end, is it? And on that cheery note, Ryan Mallon’s back for another cold, wet, and very windy shift rounding up all the latest cycling news on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Jan 27, 2026 09:49

‘Over-reaction based on vibes’: Are mandatory helmet and hi-vis laws for cyclists set to be introduced in Ireland?

The Irish government appears to be considering whether to make cycling without a helmet or reflective clothing a criminal offence, but campaigners say the “performative policymaking… shifts responsibility away from the most dangerous vehicles”

Mon, Jan 26, 2026 16:13

“Hi-vis and lights make chuff-all difference if drivers don’t look”: Cyclist “glad I wore my most visible protection” after motorist pulls out – but rider accused of “steaming on”; Tom Pidcock’s mum behind Vuelta ceremony; Bike ban + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday (I know), and Ryan Mallon’s back with all the cycling news and views you need to while away the hours on the midweek live blog

Wed, Sep 17, 2025 09:19