Minister “laser focused on cutting red tape” but his Department’s claims on bicycle storage planning exemption doesn’t stack up

— IrishCycle.com could not find any bicycle sheds designed for cargo bicycles measuring close to the allowed 3.5 square metres. Housing Minister James Brown has said that it’s not sensi…

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Bike parking enabling 60 hospital staff to cycle to work is a win for the taxpayer

Comment & Analysis: A cost of €85,000, or €1,416 per space, for a secure bicycle shed for the National Maternity Hospital is cheap compared to building car parking, which is estimated to cost €5,000 to €85,000 per space in 2025. Added to this are the health benefits of staff cycling to work, including the general finding that active commutes mean fewer sick days (sources: …

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Greenway users forced onto busy national road in peak tourist season as farmer closes route

Users of the Great Western Greenway have been pushed out onto the N59, a national secondary road with a 100km/h speed limit, for around a 200-metre section of the greenway between Westport and Newport after a farmer closed a shorter section outside of his farm. The section closed by the farmer amounts to around 40 or 50 metres, but because of fences and greenery in the way, detouring around the closed section involves using the main road for 200 metres.

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Bike parking enabling 60 hospital staff to cycle to work is a win for the taxpayer

Comment & Analysis: A cost of €85,000, or €1,416 per space, for a secure bicycle shed for the National Maternity Hospital is cheap compared to building car parking, which is estimated to cost €5,000 to €85,000 per space in 2025. Added to this are the health benefits of staff cycling to work, including the general finding that active commutes mean fewer sick days (sources: …

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Glanmire Greenway opens in two weeks

Pedestrian and cyclist access to the Cork city

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In images: Dún Laoghaire Central active travel route now partly open

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council's contractors are making progress on the Dún Laoghaire Central active travel project, which includes sections of four roads linking into the town. The two sections which are currently finished are Kill Ave and Glenageary Road Upper, with the other sections still under construction. Around 11 months ago, this website reported on the project's progress, with small sections of the route open.

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In images: Dún Laoghaire Central active travel route now partly open

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council's contractors are making progress on the Dún Laoghaire Central active travel project, which includes sections of four roads linking into the town. The two sections which are currently finished are Kill Ave and Glenageary Road Upper, with the other sections still under construction. Around 11 months ago, this website reported on the project's progress, with small sections of the route open.

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Two-way cycling on Chapelizod Hill Road to be provided for in new plan

Dublin City Council plans to provide two-way cycling on Chapelizod Hill Road, linking Ballyfermot and Chapelizod and wider planned cycle routes in the area. The short section of route would help link part of the Liffey Valley to City Centre BusConnects Scheme, which is under construction, to existing and planned routes around Chapelizod. The project would include a two-way cycle path along the current short one-way section of the road, and a cycle path in the westbound direction along most of the road from the one-way section to Kylemore Road.

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Music-filled cycle to bop around Dublin this evening from 6pm

Dublin''s monthly BikeBop critical mass cycle continues this evening, Friday, July 31st, at 6pm and takes around an hour.. Unlike critical mass cycles decades ago, which were seen as more adversarial, it is described as a "fun 1hr cycle calling for better and safer cycling infrastructure." It's a casual affair and a great way to start a Friday night with music pumping from speakers on cargo bikes which take part in the cycle. Organised by campaign group I Bike Dublin, the cycle kicks off as usual from Parnell Square North.

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Irish Cycling Campaign seeks candidates for its membership development officer

Irish Cycling Campaign, via An Taisce, is seeking to employ a membership development officer. The closing date for receipt of applications is 23:59 on Friday, August 21, 2026. Irish Cycling Campaign, an umbrella group of most of the larger cycling campaigns in Ireland, and An Taisce, an environmental charity, are two independent charities that say they work closely together. The reason for An Taisce's involvement in this role is that the cycling campaign uses it for its human resources structures.

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Car adman turned road safety and sustainability advocate Tom Flood to speak in Dublin

Tom Flood -- whose work used to include car advertising but who turned his skills to promoting road safety and mobility beyond cars -- is to speak at an event in Dublin on September 22nd. The event's organisers point out that Flood is renowned for his efforts to reframe the narrative around road safety, road violence and active transportation. If you haven't heard of his name, you might have seen one of his images shared on social media, usually branded with his company's name, Rovélo Creative.

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‘Critical’ status would be far more “far more useful” for Luas projects, Western Rail Corridor

The Government’s ‘critical infrastructure’ designation would have been “far more useful for early-stage regional transit stalled in planning”, such as Luas for Cork, L…

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Car adman turned road safety and sustainability advocate Tom Flood to speak in Dublin

Tom Flood -- whose work used to include car advertising but who turned his skills to promoting road safety and mobility beyond cars -- is to speak at an event in Dublin on September 22nd. The event's organisers point out that Flood is renowned for his efforts to reframe the narrative around road safety, road violence and active transportation. If you haven't heard of his name, you might have seen one of his images shared on social media, usually branded with his company's name, Rovélo Creative.

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Minister “laser focused on cutting red tape” but his Department’s claims on bicycle storage planning exemption doesn’t stack up

-- IrishCycle.com could not find any bicycle sheds designed for cargo bicycles measuring close to the allowed 3.5 square metres. Housing Minister James Brown has said that it's not sensible for planners to be focused on issues like bicycle sheds and said he is "laser focused on cutting red tape, reducing bureaucracy and streamlining systems", but the exemption on bicycle sheds at the front of houses will fail most people who need such a shed in their front gardens.

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Minister “laser focused on cutting red tape” but his Department’s claims on bicycle storage planning exemption doesn’t stack up

-- IrishCycle.com could not find any bicycle sheds designed for cargo bicycles measuring close to the allowed 3.5 square metres. Housing Minister James Brown has said that it's not sensible for planners to be focused on issues like bicycle sheds and said he is "laser focused on cutting red tape, reducing bureaucracy and streamlining systems", but the exemption on bicycle sheds at the front of houses will fail most people who need such a shed in their front gardens.

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10 reasons your anti-cycling ranting just sounds daft, even if some people are nodding along

Comment & Analysis: When you see as many of them as I do, you start to think that anti-cycling rants are tedious, boring and often just daft — and clearly some people are repeating rants …

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Exemption for bicycle sheds will leave most still needing to seek planning permission

— Exemption prompted by cases in suburbs in Dublin, Cork and Westport. Minister for State John Cummins at the Department of Housing is expected to sign the regulations exempting bicycle and b…

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I can save the Government millions: Dublin’s latest rail plan needs to be tunnelled

-- There's not enough leadership or vision from Government to say "yes, we do need another tunnel," but future Ministers will blame delays on this project on everybody but the Ministers. Comment & Analysis: Irish Rail has just announced initial public consultation on FourNorth, a project designed to four-track the Northern Line between Connolly Station and Malahide. A rail project that's going in the wrong direction.

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‘Critical’ status would be far more “far more useful” for Luas projects, Western Rail Corridor

The Government's 'critical infrastructure' designation would have been "far more useful for early-stage regional transit stalled in planning", such as Luas for Cork, Luas to Lucan, or the Western Rail Corridor, one of the county's top transport experts has argued. The Government yesterday designated nine projects, including three transport projects, as critical infrastructure. The transport projects include MetroLink, the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme, and the Galway City Ring Road.

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‘Critical’ status would be far more “far more useful” for Luas projects, Western Rail Corridor

The Government's 'critical infrastructure' designation would have been "far more useful for early-stage regional transit stalled in planning", such as Luas for Cork, Luas to Lucan, or the Western Rail Corridor, one of the county's top transport experts has argued. The Government yesterday designated nine projects, including three transport projects, as critical infrastructure. The transport projects include MetroLink, the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme, and the Galway City Ring Road.

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Please make it make sense: A 16-year-old will be able to drive a tractor or 90km/h+ light motorcycle, but not a scooter locked to 20km/h

-- This is classic performative politics of the likes seen by now former Prime Minister Keir Starmer, which just ends up annoying everybody. Comment & Analysis: The Department of the Taoiseach this afternoon issued what I can only describe as one of the most nonsensical Government statements. In reality, Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Tánaiste Simon Harris, and other Government Ministers are dancing on the head of a pin around the fact that all promatic scooter use is already illegal and the level of enforcement is not up to scratch.

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Gardaí need to make clear distinction between electric bicycles and illegal bikes, says Cllr

A councillor and chair of a Local Community Safety Partnership has said that there is a need for Gardaí to make a clear distinction between lawful pedal-assisted bicycles and illegal motorised vehicles.

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