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What explains the dire state of our footpaths?

Footpaths across Ireland are posing a serious risk to public safety and placing a growing strain ...

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13.15 2 Jan 2026


What explains the dire state of our footpaths?


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13.15 2 Jan 2026


Footpaths across Ireland are posing a serious risk to public safety and placing a growing strain on the national economy. Many people can attest to just how dangerous poorly maintained footpaths can be, with trips and falls now a common occurrence in towns and cities nationwide.

In Dublin alone, unsafe footpaths have resulted in €18 million in injury compensation payouts over the past three years.

What measures need to be taken to improve our paths and reduce preventable injuries?

Joining Andrea were the Independent Councilor for Dublin, Mannix Flynn, as well as listeners who have firsthand experience of poor footpaths.


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