Ciaran Cannon, the former government minister now retired from politics, is taking on a new role at Cycling Ireland.
He is an avid cyclist and was previously an advocate of the 'Stayin' Alive at 1.5', the campaign that brought out new legislation making it illegal for drivers to close-pass cyclists.
He is now assuming the role of chairperson of Cycling Ireland’s Advocacy Work Group, spearheading initiatives to improve road safety for cyclists in Ireland.
The primary aim of the group is to make our roads safer for our members and for cyclists in general. Advocating to highlight and promote road safety was incorporated into Cycling Ireland’s new strategic plan, published last month.
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“I’m delighted to take up this role with Cycling Ireland," Cannon said. "We are an organisation with over 26,000 members across the island of Ireland.
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"It’s a very diverse group ranging from international athletes to people who enjoy riding their bikes for leisure, and all of us deserve to feel safe on our roads.
"That’s why our recently published Strategic Plan has, for the first time, a particular focus on road safety advocacy. Our members want to see and hear Cycling Ireland working alongside other advocacy groups in amplifying our collective call for safer roads and better cycling infrastructure.
"I look forward to working with my colleagues in the Working Group, and building on the superb work of my predecessor, Anluan Dunne.”
