The 30 motorcyclists who died on Irish roads last year was the highest number in almost 20 years with concerns raised about the overall increase in road fatalities. The RSA report also shows that 30 motorcyclists lost their lives last year, making up 16pc of all fatalities, and the highest number of deaths among motorcyclists since 2007. February and June saw the fewest number of fatalities (11 in each month), while November and December saw the highest number of fatalities, with 21 fatalities and 24 fatalities respectively. Last year 190 people lost their lives on Irish roads according to garda figures compared to 175 the previous year. It is a stark reminder that road safety is not just a policy areaJunior road safety minister, Seán Canney, described an “incredibly difficult year on Irish roads”.

Source: Irish Independent January 02, 2026 11:34 UTC