phil wright (he/him)
@ukwrightphil.bsky.social
Rugby. Music. Wine (Guinness when at the rugby). Dominoes. Cycling. News (cos I'm nosey and like to know what's going on in the world). Opinions my own.
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We share the roads with people like this lunatic. Outright scary.
December 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
We share the roads with people like this lunatic. Outright scary.
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Judicial review into planned MetroLink rail line is withdrawn - Christmas has come early 🚇 🎅 🎄
www.rte.ie/news/dublin/...
www.rte.ie/news/dublin/...
Judicial review into MetroLink rail line is withdrawn
The judicial review into the planned MetroLink rail line for Dublin is withdrawn.
www.rte.ie
December 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Judicial review into planned MetroLink rail line is withdrawn - Christmas has come early 🚇 🎅 🎄
www.rte.ie/news/dublin/...
www.rte.ie/news/dublin/...
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If you're speeding at 119 kmh in a 50 kmh zone then the car should be crushed into a cube & the motorist should be charged for the privilege. Then to protect the rest of us - goodbye license.
www.rte.ie/news/2025/12...
www.rte.ie/news/2025/12...
Driver at 119km/h in 50km/h zone among 676 found speeding
A motorist travelling at 119km/h in a 50km/h zone in Dublin is among 676 drivers detected speeding so far today as part of a garda speed enforcement operation.
www.rte.ie
December 23, 2025 at 6:41 PM
If you're speeding at 119 kmh in a 50 kmh zone then the car should be crushed into a cube & the motorist should be charged for the privilege. Then to protect the rest of us - goodbye license.
www.rte.ie/news/2025/12...
www.rte.ie/news/2025/12...
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From the latest @garda.ie slowdown day update:
Examples of high speeds detected include:
* 118 km/h in a 50km/h zone on the North Circular Road in Dublin 7
There's nowhere and no time at which this kind of speed in such an urban environment isn't reckless speeding.
Examples of high speeds detected include:
* 118 km/h in a 50km/h zone on the North Circular Road in Dublin 7
There's nowhere and no time at which this kind of speed in such an urban environment isn't reckless speeding.
December 23, 2025 at 1:08 PM
From the latest @garda.ie slowdown day update:
Examples of high speeds detected include:
* 118 km/h in a 50km/h zone on the North Circular Road in Dublin 7
There's nowhere and no time at which this kind of speed in such an urban environment isn't reckless speeding.
Examples of high speeds detected include:
* 118 km/h in a 50km/h zone on the North Circular Road in Dublin 7
There's nowhere and no time at which this kind of speed in such an urban environment isn't reckless speeding.
What an amazing night cycling through #Dublin to Christmas tunes
Thanks to @ibike.ie for their festive #IBIKEBop and to all who joined in
The next one is on 2nd January 2026! An excellent way to start the New Year
Merry Christmas 🪩🎄🎅🤶⛄️☃️
#CriticalMass #CriticalMassDub #FreeTheCycleLanes
Thanks to @ibike.ie for their festive #IBIKEBop and to all who joined in
The next one is on 2nd January 2026! An excellent way to start the New Year
Merry Christmas 🪩🎄🎅🤶⛄️☃️
#CriticalMass #CriticalMassDub #FreeTheCycleLanes
December 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
What an amazing night cycling through #Dublin to Christmas tunes
Thanks to @ibike.ie for their festive #IBIKEBop and to all who joined in
The next one is on 2nd January 2026! An excellent way to start the New Year
Merry Christmas 🪩🎄🎅🤶⛄️☃️
#CriticalMass #CriticalMassDub #FreeTheCycleLanes
Thanks to @ibike.ie for their festive #IBIKEBop and to all who joined in
The next one is on 2nd January 2026! An excellent way to start the New Year
Merry Christmas 🪩🎄🎅🤶⛄️☃️
#CriticalMass #CriticalMassDub #FreeTheCycleLanes
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Have a letter published today on our car centric society.
Letters to the Editor, December 18th: On a car centric society, immigration and housing and the price of an orange
The reason given for this disturbing reversal was simple: it would be too expensive
www.irishtimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Have a letter published today on our car centric society.
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The RSA is completely unfit for purpose and must be reformed. This FG/FF government is afraid to take any meaningful action to tackle the absolute state of driving on our roads. Meanwhile more tragic and preventable road deaths are going to continue to rise.
PRESS RELEASE: Road Safety Groups condemn reversal of RSA Reform
Navan Cycling Initiative, along with the 30+ other groups listed in the below link, are appalled at the decision to abandon the much needed reform of the RSA.
Read the press release here: www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/road-safety-...
Navan Cycling Initiative, along with the 30+ other groups listed in the below link, are appalled at the decision to abandon the much needed reform of the RSA.
Read the press release here: www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie/road-safety-...
Road Safety Groups condemn reversal of RSA Reform
The Press Release below was issued on Wed 17 December 2025 in response to the reversal of the reform of the Road Safety Authority. PRESS RELEASE: Road Safety Groups condemn reversal of RSA Reform We, ...
www.irishcyclingcampaign.ie
December 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The RSA is completely unfit for purpose and must be reformed. This FG/FF government is afraid to take any meaningful action to tackle the absolute state of driving on our roads. Meanwhile more tragic and preventable road deaths are going to continue to rise.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Updated with additional signatories @antaisce.bsky.social and @wexbug.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Updated with additional signatories @antaisce.bsky.social and @wexbug.bsky.social
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We, along with the 30 other groups listed below, are appalled at the decision by Minister Seán Canney to abandon the much needed reform of the Road Safety Authority. The National Road Safety Strategy is in shambles and reform is urgently needed to save lives. @darraghobrientd.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM
We, along with the 30 other groups listed below, are appalled at the decision by Minister Seán Canney to abandon the much needed reform of the Road Safety Authority. The National Road Safety Strategy is in shambles and reform is urgently needed to save lives. @darraghobrientd.bsky.social
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This is insane. Everyone is screaming about the lack of public transport everywhere yet they are now removing potential lines... How can this happen?
December 15, 2025 at 8:24 PM
This is insane. Everyone is screaming about the lack of public transport everywhere yet they are now removing potential lines... How can this happen?
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They've done it again, they've cut more rail projects. The most criminal one for me is cancelling the reopening of the Waterford-Wexford/Rosslare line. On the left is the All-island Rail Review published by the last government and on the right is the plan published today.
December 15, 2025 at 4:13 PM
They've done it again, they've cut more rail projects. The most criminal one for me is cancelling the reopening of the Waterford-Wexford/Rosslare line. On the left is the All-island Rail Review published by the last government and on the right is the plan published today.
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Earlier than usual this month we've got out #IBikeBop Christmas Special
This Friday evening - Christmas fancy dress and lights welcome!
🗓️19th December 2025
🕕6PM
📍Parnell Sq N
#CriticalMass #CriticalMassDUB
This Friday evening - Christmas fancy dress and lights welcome!
🗓️19th December 2025
🕕6PM
📍Parnell Sq N
#CriticalMass #CriticalMassDUB
December 15, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Earlier than usual this month we've got out #IBikeBop Christmas Special
This Friday evening - Christmas fancy dress and lights welcome!
🗓️19th December 2025
🕕6PM
📍Parnell Sq N
#CriticalMass #CriticalMassDUB
This Friday evening - Christmas fancy dress and lights welcome!
🗓️19th December 2025
🕕6PM
📍Parnell Sq N
#CriticalMass #CriticalMassDUB
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Engineers Ireland are calling for 2:1 spending on public transport to be brought back in to reduce congestion and car dependency.
It was introduced by the Greens and removed by FF & FG in this government resulting in delays to projects like DART+ and Luas Finglas.
www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
It was introduced by the Greens and removed by FF & FG in this government resulting in delays to projects like DART+ and Luas Finglas.
www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
Engineers seek restoration of public transport spending priority
Heavy reliance on private cars for travel cannot continue, Engineers Ireland warns
www.irishtimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Engineers Ireland are calling for 2:1 spending on public transport to be brought back in to reduce congestion and car dependency.
It was introduced by the Greens and removed by FF & FG in this government resulting in delays to projects like DART+ and Luas Finglas.
www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
It was introduced by the Greens and removed by FF & FG in this government resulting in delays to projects like DART+ and Luas Finglas.
www.irishtimes.com/transport/20...
#IBIKEBop by @ibike.ie brings a Festive special to the streets of #Dublin on Friday
🗓️19 December 2025
🕕6PM
📍Parnell Sq N
Christmas fancy dress and lights welcome!
🎄🌲🤶🎅🧑🎄🪩🪩
🗓️19 December 2025
🕕6PM
📍Parnell Sq N
Christmas fancy dress and lights welcome!
🎄🌲🤶🎅🧑🎄🪩🪩
We enjoyed a special #IBIKEBop on Friday with @ibike.ie
🎶A live DJ spinning some awesome tunes
🇵🇸In solidarity with Palestine - thanks to Irish Sport for Palestine
Join us for our Christmas special
🗓️19 December 2025
🕕6PM
📍Parnell Sq N
Also rolling 2 Jan 2026!!
#CriticalMass #CriticalMassDub
🎶A live DJ spinning some awesome tunes
🇵🇸In solidarity with Palestine - thanks to Irish Sport for Palestine
Join us for our Christmas special
🗓️19 December 2025
🕕6PM
📍Parnell Sq N
Also rolling 2 Jan 2026!!
#CriticalMass #CriticalMassDub
December 15, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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The reason is your party, John.
Fascinated by Fianna Fáil TDs who are surprised that changing the policy of 2:1 spending on public transport will result in less public transport being built.
Fascinated by Fianna Fáil TDs who are surprised that changing the policy of 2:1 spending on public transport will result in less public transport being built.
![Question:
224. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport the reason crucial Luas Finglas and DART South-West projects have been delayed in favour of funding roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [68883/25]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:lkjxqe7hy4aqaj54qmybjhll/bafkreicv474myrtiit2n3ym7tbg5vqruvofcyzmtgbb574ztg2s3bncj6a@jpeg)
December 8, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The reason is your party, John.
Fascinated by Fianna Fáil TDs who are surprised that changing the policy of 2:1 spending on public transport will result in less public transport being built.
Fascinated by Fianna Fáil TDs who are surprised that changing the policy of 2:1 spending on public transport will result in less public transport being built.
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If we care about saving lives, we need more bike lanes.
Majority of new cycle lane projects “maintained or enhanced” ambulance accessibility in city, new report from Irish council finds
The designs “effectively facilitated the movement of emergency vehicles by ensuring adequate carriageway widths and junction radii” while also enhancing pedestrian and cyclist safety, Limerick City Co...
road.cc
December 1, 2025 at 7:48 PM
If we care about saving lives, we need more bike lanes.
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Well that was fun! Save the date.
19 December, 2025 we roll again.
Thank you to all volunteers, participants & especially Irish Sport for Palestine for making this another successful ride. Thanks D.J. Si for the tunes & @ukwrightphil.bsky.social for the footage.
#Criticalmass #IBikeBop #Dublin
19 December, 2025 we roll again.
Thank you to all volunteers, participants & especially Irish Sport for Palestine for making this another successful ride. Thanks D.J. Si for the tunes & @ukwrightphil.bsky.social for the footage.
#Criticalmass #IBikeBop #Dublin
November 30, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Well that was fun! Save the date.
19 December, 2025 we roll again.
Thank you to all volunteers, participants & especially Irish Sport for Palestine for making this another successful ride. Thanks D.J. Si for the tunes & @ukwrightphil.bsky.social for the footage.
#Criticalmass #IBikeBop #Dublin
19 December, 2025 we roll again.
Thank you to all volunteers, participants & especially Irish Sport for Palestine for making this another successful ride. Thanks D.J. Si for the tunes & @ukwrightphil.bsky.social for the footage.
#Criticalmass #IBikeBop #Dublin
We enjoyed a special #IBIKEBop on Friday with @ibike.ie
🎶A live DJ spinning some awesome tunes
🇵🇸In solidarity with Palestine - thanks to Irish Sport for Palestine
Join us for our Christmas special
🗓️19 December 2025
🕕6PM
📍Parnell Sq N
Also rolling 2 Jan 2026!!
#CriticalMass #CriticalMassDub
🎶A live DJ spinning some awesome tunes
🇵🇸In solidarity with Palestine - thanks to Irish Sport for Palestine
Join us for our Christmas special
🗓️19 December 2025
🕕6PM
📍Parnell Sq N
Also rolling 2 Jan 2026!!
#CriticalMass #CriticalMassDub
November 30, 2025 at 4:26 PM
We enjoyed a special #IBIKEBop on Friday with @ibike.ie
🎶A live DJ spinning some awesome tunes
🇵🇸In solidarity with Palestine - thanks to Irish Sport for Palestine
Join us for our Christmas special
🗓️19 December 2025
🕕6PM
📍Parnell Sq N
Also rolling 2 Jan 2026!!
#CriticalMass #CriticalMassDub
🎶A live DJ spinning some awesome tunes
🇵🇸In solidarity with Palestine - thanks to Irish Sport for Palestine
Join us for our Christmas special
🗓️19 December 2025
🕕6PM
📍Parnell Sq N
Also rolling 2 Jan 2026!!
#CriticalMass #CriticalMassDub
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“But remember to dress in hi-vis”: Distracted motorist drives in protected cycle lane while texting, sparking cyclists’ criticism of “victim-blaming” police safety campaign
road.cc/content/news...
road.cc/content/news...
November 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
“But remember to dress in hi-vis”: Distracted motorist drives in protected cycle lane while texting, sparking cyclists’ criticism of “victim-blaming” police safety campaign
road.cc/content/news...
road.cc/content/news...
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If I cannot see another human being in broad daylight then I am either blind, driving much too fast, or NOT PAYING ATTENTION.
All should disqualify me from driving any kind of vehicle.
Please stop victim-blaming.
All should disqualify me from driving any kind of vehicle.
Please stop victim-blaming.
November 27, 2025 at 7:29 PM
If I cannot see another human being in broad daylight then I am either blind, driving much too fast, or NOT PAYING ATTENTION.
All should disqualify me from driving any kind of vehicle.
Please stop victim-blaming.
All should disqualify me from driving any kind of vehicle.
Please stop victim-blaming.
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Telling the victims to be seen, instead of asking the perpetrators to LOOK.
November 28, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Telling the victims to be seen, instead of asking the perpetrators to LOOK.
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Our Road Safety Strategy is broken!
The RSA, Gardaí, and Local Government are pushing a campaign that tells people to “be seen” instead of calling out the real causes of deaths: speeding, red-light running, dangerous/illegal parking, and the near-total lack of enforcement.
Stop blaming victims!
The RSA, Gardaí, and Local Government are pushing a campaign that tells people to “be seen” instead of calling out the real causes of deaths: speeding, red-light running, dangerous/illegal parking, and the near-total lack of enforcement.
Stop blaming victims!
An Garda Síochána continue to place the main responsibility for road safety on vulnerable road users.
People daring to cycle are not the problem in Ireland. Cars and the people driving them are — or more importantly, speed, dangerous driving, and the almost complete lack of enforcement.
People daring to cycle are not the problem in Ireland. Cars and the people driving them are — or more importantly, speed, dangerous driving, and the almost complete lack of enforcement.
November 28, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Our Road Safety Strategy is broken!
The RSA, Gardaí, and Local Government are pushing a campaign that tells people to “be seen” instead of calling out the real causes of deaths: speeding, red-light running, dangerous/illegal parking, and the near-total lack of enforcement.
Stop blaming victims!
The RSA, Gardaí, and Local Government are pushing a campaign that tells people to “be seen” instead of calling out the real causes of deaths: speeding, red-light running, dangerous/illegal parking, and the near-total lack of enforcement.
Stop blaming victims!
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Recently wrote about An Garda Síochána's approach to road safety on my substack.
The Wrong Road to Safety.
My thoughts on a recent social media post by An Garda Síochána and their overall approach to road safety.
My thoughts on a recent social media post by An Garda Síochána and their overall approach to road safety.
The Wrong Road to Safety
What a recent Gardaí social media post reveals about Ireland’s car-first mindset.
open.substack.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Recently wrote about An Garda Síochána's approach to road safety on my substack.
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What about the importance of holding drivers to account for dangerous driving?
Number of Roads Policing gardaí not doing jobs - Report
The chairperson of the Policing and Community Safety Authority has described as "shocking" a report which shows that a substantial number of gardaí assigned to Roads Policing are not doing their jobs ...
www.rte.ie
November 27, 2025 at 1:20 PM
What about the importance of holding drivers to account for dangerous driving?