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Over half of adults in Ireland avoid cycling due to safety concerns

Over half of adults in Ireland avoid cycling due to safety concerns.  We have spent €1 billion...

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10.30 27 Aug 2025


Over half of adults in Ireland avoid cycling due to safety concerns


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Over half of adults in Ireland avoid cycling due to safety concerns.  We have spent €1 billion on walking and cycle infrastructure since 2020.  But has it paid off?

In the space of the last five years, the cycling landscape has changed, with the emergence of shared bike schemes, the rise of cargo bikes, bike buses, and the explosion of electric bikes. To discuss further we are joined by Henry McKean.


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