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Council Road Safety Officer expresses surprise at lack of council involvement in Rally of the Lakes

Jun 15, 2026 08:00
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Council Road Safety Officer expresses surprise at lack of council involvement in Rally of the Lakes
Repro Free : Pictured : Official Opening Address by Minister of State, Jerry Buttimer T.D. . at the National Road Safety Conference hosted by Kerry County Council in association with Transport Infrastructure Ireland, at the Gleneagle Arena in Killarney. Over 300 delegats from all over Ireland arrived for the 2 day Photo By : Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD . Domnick Walsh Photographer is an Irish Aviation Authority ( IAA ) approved Quadcopter Pilot. Tralee Co Kerry Ireland. Mobile Phone : 00 353 87 26 72 033 Land Line        : 00 353 66 71 22 981 E/Mail :        [email protected] Web Site :    www.dwalshphoto.ie ALL IMAGES ARE COVERED BY COPYRIGHT © A national conference and exhibition which focuses on road safety is to be held in Killarney next month. The two-day event on 11 and 12 March is called ‘Safer Roads’, is being hosted by Kerry County Council in association with Transport Infrastructure Ireland. Over 300 delegates from across the roads sector and road safety profession will hear from twenty-eight keynote speakers and take part in four panel discussions involving leading road safety experts. Among the topics being discussed will be the upcoming changes in speed limits, roads enforcement, scooters and scramblers, and how digital technology can help to create safer roads. The Safer Roads conference will focus on all aspects of road safety including road design, engineering, enforcement, road killer behaviour, collision trends, technology, education, cycling, e-mobility and scramblers, active and sustainable travel. Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Michael Foley, welcomed the initiative, saying “Kerry County Council is delighted to host the second national road safety conference, and we are looking forward to welcoming delegates from across Ireland and further afield to Killarney. The issue of road safety remains a key priority for the local authority and for many agencies who are working together to reduce t

Kerry County Council’s Road Safety Officer says he was surprised that the local authority had no involvement with the Rally of the Lakes this year.

Declan Keogh was speaking during a presentation to members at the recent Castleisland-Corca Dhuibhne MD.

He stated his department is working on events and initiatives to promote safe road use, including the recent safer roads conference in Killarney.

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Mr Keogh said it’s important the council brings this message to all age groups, which would include the Rally of the Lakes.

He stated that it’s vital the council engages with the event as it brings a huge number of car enthusiasts to the county.

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