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09/10/2008
Cyclist Killed In Kerry Collision
A male cyclist in his 50's has been killed following a collision with a car in Kerry on Thursday night.
Gardaí are investigating the fatal collision at Ardfert, Co.Kerry, which occurred at 8.50pm.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was removed to Tralee General Hospital where a post mortem examination will take place.
The road at the scene of the crash remains closed.
However, the news of the tragedy coincides with the publishing of figures, which show Dublin's road deaths have dropped by 70% over the last decade.
The EU study published today has propelled the city to the top of a road safety league of European capitals.
Commenting on the findings of the EU study, Mr Gay Byrne, Chairman, Road Safety Authority, said: “I am delighted that Dublin has been identified as the best capital city in Europe for reducing road deaths and urge all road-users to make sure that this great momentum continues. The work of Dublin City Council, DTO, transport providers and the Dublin Metropolitan Traffic Corps in reducing road deaths in their city should be commended.”
The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) report revealed the number killed on Dublin city’s roads dropped by 70% between 1997 and 2007. It was the largest reduction out of 27 capital cities across Europe.
Minister of State, Noel Ahern, also welcomed the news: "This is indeed a remarkable achievement and I congratulate Dublin City Council and members of the gardaí for helping to achieve this result," he said.
The minister added: "It is acknowledged that providing safe mobility to vulnerable road users is a major challenge for any city, which makes this great achievement all the more important."
(DW/KMcA)
Gardaí are investigating the fatal collision at Ardfert, Co.Kerry, which occurred at 8.50pm.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was removed to Tralee General Hospital where a post mortem examination will take place.
The road at the scene of the crash remains closed.
However, the news of the tragedy coincides with the publishing of figures, which show Dublin's road deaths have dropped by 70% over the last decade.
The EU study published today has propelled the city to the top of a road safety league of European capitals.
Commenting on the findings of the EU study, Mr Gay Byrne, Chairman, Road Safety Authority, said: “I am delighted that Dublin has been identified as the best capital city in Europe for reducing road deaths and urge all road-users to make sure that this great momentum continues. The work of Dublin City Council, DTO, transport providers and the Dublin Metropolitan Traffic Corps in reducing road deaths in their city should be commended.”
The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) report revealed the number killed on Dublin city’s roads dropped by 70% between 1997 and 2007. It was the largest reduction out of 27 capital cities across Europe.
Minister of State, Noel Ahern, also welcomed the news: "This is indeed a remarkable achievement and I congratulate Dublin City Council and members of the gardaí for helping to achieve this result," he said.
The minister added: "It is acknowledged that providing safe mobility to vulnerable road users is a major challenge for any city, which makes this great achievement all the more important."
(DW/KMcA)
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