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“Nanny state” hi-vis and helmet laws will discourage active travel, campaigners warn as Irish government signs off on new e-scooter rules amid claims illegal e-bikes causing “havoc”

From August, the legal age to ride an e-scooter in Ireland will rise from 16 to 18, while users will have to wear helmets and hi-vis clothing

Thu, Jul 30, 2026 18:54

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“Fewer people cycling or scooting does not make roads safer”: Minister criticised for suggesting Irish Government would consider mandatory hi-vis and helmets for all cyclists

The minister also did not rule out introducing registration plates for cyclists, though he said the government was focused on the "enormity of the e-scooter problem"

Tue, Jul 21, 2026 19:11

“Instant karma”: Driver close passes cyclist on blind bend towards oncoming car… and immediately gets pulled over by police officer, who asks him: “What’s your problem?”; Cycling’s boring war: Is Tadej Pogačar “destroying” racing? + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday and Ryan Mallon’s back with your daily dose of cycling news, views, and general nonsense on the live blog. Unless someone mentions the England match, then he’s off…

Thu, Jun 18, 2026 09:51

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

“Wouldn’t happen if he stayed on the pavement”: Driver at fault for ‘dooring’ cyclist, says liability expert – but confused motorists argue “it’s time cyclists took responsibility for their own actions”; Hospital bike shelter row + more on the live blog

As the Giro caravan makes its way back to Italy, Ryan Mallon’s here to keep you up-to-speed with all the rest day antics, and all the other goings-on from around the cycling world, on the Monday live blog

Mon, May 11, 2026 09:59

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

Former Cycling Ireland officer handed 18-month suspended sentence over fake state grant quotations scandal

Garry Nugent, a former events officer at the governing body, pleaded guilty to attempting to deceive the Irish government to secure funding for two Paralympic tandem bikes and timing equipment

Fri, Feb 20, 2026 13:31

“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

Safety work to be carried out on “North Korean style” cycle lane after complaints of a “pilot scheme that has no pilot”

The safety work will take place before the Rás Tailteann uses the road in May

Wed, Feb 18, 2026 10:43