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Should helmets be mandatory for cyclists?

Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has said the government is opposed to telling all cyclists to w...

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08.24 15 Sep 2021


Should helmets be mandatory for cyclists?


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Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has said the government is opposed to telling all cyclists to wear helmets as it would put a strain on garda resources and the courts. Is it time for an open discussion around making helmets mandatory for cyclists? To discuss further Ciara was joined now by Terry Shannon Cork City Cllr & Former Lord Mayor & Kieran Ryan, Spokesperson for Dublin Cycling Campaign.

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