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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 15 MIN

Judge Criticised For Describing Dublin Cyclists As A “Nightmare”

from The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Judge James O’Donohoe reduced a €50,000 damages award by 80% to a cyclist who suffered a brain injury when he collided with a motorbike, saying that cyclists in Dublin have become a “nightmare”.Dr Damien O’Tuama, National Cycling Co-Ordinator at the Irish Cycling Campaign and Tony Toner, freelance motoring journalist and advanced driving instructor, reacted to these comments on Tuesday’s The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.

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