Group of MEPs writes letter demanding end to ritual of moving clocks forward and back

In the letter, the cross-party group says the bi-annual ritual of moving clocks forward and back 'is outdated and poses well-documented risks to health, safety, and overall well-being'. File photo: Stefan Rousseau/PA

A group of MEPs led by Fine Gael's Sean Kelly has written to European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen to demand the end of daylight savings time.

In the letter, the cross-party group says the bi-annual ritual of moving clocks forward and back "is outdated and poses well-documented risks to health, safety, and overall well-being". The letter says the clock change can "negatively impact sleep patterns, increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes, and lead to a spike in traffic accidents".