Digital Screens on Dublin Roads | Limerick News

South Dublin County Council is rolling out digital advertising screens across 28 locations, partnering with JCDecaux — but the plan’s sparking major backlash. While designed to fund the network with commercial ads and council messages, the Road Safety Authority warns these eye-catching screens could dangerously distract drivers, especially young or inexperienced ones, increasing risks near junctions and around pedestrians. Critics, including local councillors and a TD, call it a “distraction machine,” arguing it’s irresponsible amid rising road deaths, adds to urban clutter, and prioritizes profit over public safety. They also question the environmental impact, ad content, and the fact that a long-term contract was signed before public consultation even closed — turning what should be a democratic process into a formality. The public has until August 12 to weigh in. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ef79b2f835227bfc