Kildare councillor, Darren Scully, who made national headlines and resigned as Mayor of Naas after saying he would not represent âimmigrants coming from African countriesâ, is now taking up the challenge of opposing cycle routes in the centre of Naas.
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Last October we held Irelandâs largest ever cycle protest when almost 1,000 cyclists took to the streets to demand proper funding for cycling. Weâre taking to the streets again on Wednesday 22nd February, gathering from 12.45pm outside the office of the Minister for Transport, Shane Ross in Leeson Lane and cycling to the DĂĄil at 1.00pm. Weâre calling on the Minister to:
More info: Dublin Cycling Website
More than two-thirds (68 per cent) of motorists support the introduction of 30km/h speed limits in city centre areas.
The annual 123.ie car review survey of nearly 4,000 motorists, found large-scale support for plans to lower limits in residential areas. Plans for the phasing in of such limits throughout Dublin city and suburbs were approved by the city council in December, despite opposition from AA Ireland.
The 30km/h limit will apply on almost all roads and streets as far as the councilâs boundary with the four other Dublin local authorities, excluding âarterialâ roads.
