Dublin City Council Pays Tribute on World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

This Sunday, sixteenth November, marks World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims and Their Families. Dublin City Council commemorated the event immediately, Thursday, thirteenth November 2025, with a particular occasion that introduced collectively emergency providers, state businesses, and neighborhood representatives on the Civic Offices.

The occasion honoured those that have misplaced their lives or been severely injured on Dublin’s roads, whereas additionally recognising the households, associates, and communities who proceed to hold the burden of loss. It served as a reminder of the pressing want for safer roads and strengthened Dublin City Council’s dedication to Vision Zero – the purpose of eliminating highway deaths and severe accidents. 

The ceremony featured speeches from Councillor Janet Horner Chair of Mobility and Public Realm SPC, and Deputy Chief Executive of Dublin City Council, Eileen Quinlivan, adopted by a second of silence. Musical contributions have been offered by the Celtic Choristers, making a becoming and poignant ambiance of reflection. 

Speaking on the occasion, Councillor Janet Horner mentioned, “World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims provides us all an opportunity to cease, mirror, and keep in mind. Behind each statistic is a life lower brief, and a household perpetually modified. We should always remember that highway security is about folks – somebody’s little one, mother or father, sibling, or buddy. Today, we don’t solely keep in mind these we’ve misplaced but additionally reaffirm our dedication to constructing a safer Dublin for everybody.” 

Brendan O’Brien Executive Manager, Dublin City Council added, “Every life lost on our roads is one too many, and the pain felt by families and communities is immeasurable. Events like this remind us why we must keep working together to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on our roads. I want to acknowledge the dedication of our emergency services and first responders who provide lifesaving care in the most challenging circumstances, as well as our school wardens — the familiar ‘lollipop ladies and men’ — who play a vital role in protecting children and fostering safer communities every single day.” 

Anne Graham Chairperson at Road Safety Authority, commented, “Road safety is at the core of everything we do at the Road Safety Authority. Working closely with Dublin City Council’s Road Safety Working Together Group and our many partners, we remain committed to making real, measurable progress towards Vision Zero. Today’s event gives us an important moment to pause, reflect, and renew our shared commitment to safer roads and responsible behaviour for everyone who uses them.” 

Full particulars of nationwide occasions might be discovered on the RSA web site: www.rsa.ie 

Image hooked up: Pictured are from l to r, Sharon Ryan, School Warden in St Louis School in Rathmines, Dublin, Anne Graham, Chairperson at Road Safety Authority, Councillor Janet Horner Chair of Mobility and Public Realm SPC, Superintendent Stephen McCauley and Brendan O’Brien, Executive Manager, Dublin City Council  Photo credit score: Damien Eagers 

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