Cian Ginty

I am editor of IrishCycle.com and have reported on and commented on cycling in Ireland for over a decade. My background is in journalism -- I have a BA in Journalism from DCU and HDip in Print Journalism from BCFE. I wrote about cycling for national newspapers, and then started CyclingInDublin.com for overflow stories. Later the website was re-branded to reflect a more national focus.

Over 2,600 cyclists end up in court

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Over 10 cyclists stopped at a red light -- something that never happens according to many cyclists and motorists
Over 10 cyclists stopped at a red light in Dublin — something that never happens according to many cyclists and motorists

More than 2,600 cyclists were brought to court for road traffic offences committed between 2003 and 2011, according to national data released to this paper by the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

The release came with a warning that the numbers of cyclists prosecuted is likely to be higher given the way the data is collected, including offences by cyclists which are common to other road users.

In 2011, over 590 charges and summons were recorded – which is the highest on record over the nine years of data released.

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NUI Galway bike share scheme may be opened to public

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Galway Spin bikes
NUI Galway Spin bikes being assembled

– ‘Spin’ bikes to hit the streets within weeks

Galway is set to become the second Irish city with a bike sharing scheme as its university gears up to run one ahead of the planned regional rental systems.

NUI Galway confirmed last week that it is to launch a UK-designed service on its campus that uses conventional bicycle stands rather than bulky DublinBikes-like docking stations and terminals.

A spokeswoman for the university said that registration will be only opened to students and staff at first but that it ‘may’ be widened to the general public after launch.

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Politicians want bikes allowed on Luas trams off-peak

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A Luas tram off-peak
A Luas tram off-peak

A majority of politicians who responded to a Cycling in Dublin survey said they wanted bicycles to be allowed on Luas outside of rush hour.

A total of 76% (45) said they would support bikes on Luas “off-peak or when it’s not busy.” Just 15% (9) were unsupportive of the idea and the final 8.5% were neutral on the issue.

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66% of Dublin politicians support changing quays for cycle route

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The quays in 2008
Dublin’s quays in 2008

A planned cycle route from the Phoenix Park to Point Village seems to have strong political backing.

A survey conducted by Cycling in Dublin shows that the Dublin TDs and councillors who responded support the route, including “reconfiguring the quays”. Just under 36% said they supported the route, while 30% strongly supported it. Only 5% were unsupportive, while 30% remained neutral.

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