A vigil and demonstration is taking place in Dublin this week to highlight the issue of cyclists’ safety to the Irish Government. It follows on from the deaths in the past week of two more cyclists.
‘Stop Killing Cyclists – Vigil & Demonstration’ is being organised by the Dublin Cycling Campaign and takes place on Tuesday (November 21) from 17:30–18:00 at Kildare Street.
Details are available on the event’s Facebook page.
Dublin Cycling Campaign have posted the following statement on the event’s Facebook page explaining the background and purpose of the vigil.
In the past week two more people lost their lives while cycling on Irish roads, bringing the total number of cyclists killed in 2017 to 14. That is four more than were killed in all of 2016, and it makes 2017 the deadliest year for cyclists in over a decade.
We are sick and tired of the inaction by government, both local & national, when it comes to cyclists’ safety. We have been calling for increased funding and resources for cycling, but those calls have fallen on deaf ears, and cyclists continue to be killed as a result.
This Tuesday, 21st of November, we are joining forces with our colleagues from I BIKE Dublin, Stayin’ Alive at 1.5, Cyclist.ie – The Irish Cycling Advocacy Network to let the Government know that the issue of cyclists’ safety can no longer be ignored.
Join us from 5.30pm as we hold a vigil and demonstration in memory of the people killed while cycling on Irish roads.
