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Gemma O'Farrell retweeted
Since 2019, road deaths have fallen 28% in Denmark. In Ireland they’ve risen 30%. Denmark systematically identifies where people are being killed and seriously injured, engineers out the risks and reduces speed.
Road safety is about system change.
Source: European Commission
Gemma O'Farrell retweeted
All 24 men have a criminal history in Ireland and have been convicted before the courts and received custodial sentences, gardaí said
rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/101…
Gemma O'Farrell retweeted
Suspected hit and run cyclist (60s) found seriously injured on West Cork Road
If true, this is yet another hit & run on a person cycling a bicycle @OCallaghanJim
Bicycle riders: GET YOURSELF A BIKE CAMERA and hold these cowards accountable!
corkbeo.ie/news/local-news/s…
Gemma O'Farrell retweeted
Minister used ‘roadblock’ law to send Garda disclosure back
rte.ie/news/investigations-u…
A real pattern of hit-and-runs over the past year. Really troubling to see. Tough sentences the only deterrent. RIP
Gardaí on hunt for van driver after fatal hit-and-run in Co Kerry in early hours of morning jrnl.ie/7174282
Gemma O'Farrell retweeted
A hit and run on a person riding a bicycle..
In Ireland…?
NEVER..
@DarraghOBrienTD - this is a problem right now!
What is being proposed as a solution/deterrent?
Gardaí were helped my members of the public, the same people who initially attended to the seriously injured cyclist
Gardaí catch hit and run driver suspected of hitting cyclist in Roundwood, Wicklow
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Gemma O'Farrell retweeted
Seriously @rtenews 🤦
Was there no human involved in the vehicle failing to remain at the scene?!!
Self driving vehicles are a thing here 🇮🇪 now?
Call these cowards out!!
rte.ie/news/2026/0906/159048…
Gemma O'Farrell retweeted
Gardaí are searching for the drivers or occupants of a car they believe was involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident in Clonlara, Co Clare on Friday
rte.ie/news/2026/0906/159048…
Shocking. Max 10 years for leaving the scene of a fatality following #Shaneslaw these sentences need to be imposed. We need a change in culture with how road traffic matters and deaths are dealt with through tough sentencing.
This is now the 11th person to be killed on Irish roads this year whilst cycling.
In at least 3 of those, the driver has fled the scene!!
WTAF is wrong with these people…!! 😡
Leaving someone to die on the road..
Angry 😡 beyond words @DarraghOBrienTD
rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/090…
Gemma O'Farrell retweeted
This is now the 11th person to be killed on Irish roads this year whilst cycling.
In at least 3 of those, the driver has fled the scene!!
WTAF is wrong with these people…!! 😡
Leaving someone to die on the road..
Angry 😡 beyond words @DarraghOBrienTD
rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/090…
Gemma O'Farrell retweeted
If you’re teaching a course in journalism, media, law or public policy this year, my new book might be worth including on your reading list.
Shining a Light will help students figure out exactly how information access works.
Purchase details here: kenfoxe.com
Gemma O'Farrell retweeted
The mother of a man killed in a hit-and-run by a driver who was in breach of bail conditions has criticised the slow pace of bail reform.
Addressing the Oireachtas Justice Committee, Lucia O'Farrell said a key recommendation to improve information sharing between Gardaí and the courts has yet to be implemented, despite being included in a government-commissioned report last year.
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Disgraceful sentence. Driver behaviour won't change unless there are consequences and that is through heavy custodial sentences.
Man gets suspended sentence after knocking down woman and leaving her with life-changing injuries jrnl.ie/7044759
Gemma O'Farrell retweeted
Sinéad O'Sullivan: When will we declare Ireland’s road death toll the public health crisis it is? irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/…
Gemma O'Farrell retweeted
Vodafone plans satellite calls (inc video calls and data) direct to ordinary smartphones.
Testing it in Ireland now.
Has test license from regulator to do it.
Would be the first.
m.independent.ie/business/te…
Max 10 year sentence for leaving the scene of a fatality. These sentences need to be imposed. RIP Aine #shaneslaw
Woman killed in three-car crash in Co Limerick amid hunt for driver who fled thesun.ie/news/16535853/gard…
Gemma O'Farrell retweeted
Dangerous driving: the gap between rhetoric and reality irishtimes.com/opinion/lette…
Gemma O'Farrell retweeted
A banned, uninsured roads offender who was caught drunk and in possession of a sword in his vehicle has had his three-month jail term replaced with a suspended sentence on appeal.
courtsnewsireland.ie/banned-…
Gemma O'Farrell retweeted
A Fine Gael councillor who repeatedly asked a Superintendent to cancel a speeding fine also told the same garda that he was seeking the Government to move Gosafe van locations in County Limerick, a court has heard.
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