Roads are not safe enough for children to walk or cycle to school, says Eamon Ryan

Eamon Ryan's remarks come after the 155th death on Irish roads this year, equalling the number of fatalities in the whole of 2022

Politicians called for higher penalty points 'across the board' to improve road safety. Picture: Chris Bellew /Fennell Photography.

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has conceded that, despite improvements in recent years, Irish roads are not safe for children to walk or cycle to school on. 

“While there have been improvements in recent years, our streets are not safe. They’re not safe for our children to walk and cycle to school. They’re not safe for even experienced cyclists,” Mr Ryan said.