When Safety Becomes a Fight — A Cyclist’s View from the Margins
An occasional cyclist reflects on Irish roads, arguing that real safety lies not in perfect behaviour, but in better systems that reduce risk before harm occurs
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European Men’s Internet Sex Survey 2024
I have just been sent (and have now completed) the EMIS study (European Men’s Internet Sex Survey) 2024. It is completely anonymous and provides vital information about gay men’s health in Ireland and Europe. EMIS, a collaborative effort involving the academic, community, and governmental entities throughout Europe, was initiated in 2010 and reiterated in 2017, … Read more
Registering to vote is now much easier in Ireland
Historically, registering to vote in Ireland involved a trip to the local Garda station to get a paper form stamped. Fortunately, those days are gone, and it is much simpler now. You can register to vote, online, at any time. Simply go to www.checktheregister.ie and complete your details to be added to the electoral register. … Read more
Accessibility issues at Iarnród Éireann lifts
For the last few weeks, travelling between Monasterevin and Port Laoise, I have noticed new signage at the lifts at stations on the Iarnród Éireann network. Helpfully this signage has large clear icons next to the instructions to aid understanding. The instructions are shown both as Gaeilge and in English. There is an additional line … Read more
Ireland needs sick pay for all
Many of my friends across Europe were shocked to hear that when I was first diagnosed with my Goodpasture Syndrome and its associated kidney failure, I received no sick pay from my employer. It took many months to get the Illness Benefit from the State as well. If it had not been for Andrew, I … Read more