The County Monaghan Road Safety Action Plan Phase Two (2026-2027) was recently launched at Monaghan Fire Station, with representatives from the emergency services, the Road Safety Authority, An Garda Síochána, and Monaghan County Council in attendance.
The Action Plan is the second of three implementation phases within the County Monaghan Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030. It provides a coordinated, multi-agency framework for improving road safety across the county and supports the national objective of reducing road fatalities and serious injuries by 50% by 2030.
Launching the plan, Cathaoirleach of Monaghan County Council, Councillor Aidan Campbell, said: “I am pleased to launch Monaghan County Council’s Road Safety Action Plan 2026-2027. This Action Plan, which represents the second phase of our ten-year strategy. While human error is inevitable, our transport network must be designed and managed in a way that minimises the risk of death and life-changing injury. Every serious collision leaves a lasting legacy, and through this plan we are committed to reducing that risk for all road users.”
Robert Burns, Chief Executive of Monaghan County Council, said: “Through the actions outlined in this plan, Monaghan County Council aims to deliver safer roads, enhanced infrastructure, and stronger partnerships with statutory agencies and community stakeholders. Our goal is to ensure that walking, cycling, driving, and the use of public transport can be undertaken as safely as possible. Through the successful implementation of this Action Plan, we will continue to work towards reducing fatalities and serious injuries on our roads.”
Niall O’Connor, Acting Director of Services, Transportation, Environment and Climate Action, Monaghan County Council, added: “This Action Plan aligns with the Government ‘s National Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030 and will be delivered through a focused approach encompassing improved infrastructure, safer road user behaviour, education, and enforcement.”
Dermot Brannigan, Chief Fire Officer, Monaghan Fire and Civil Protection Service, said: “Members of the emergency services regularly witness at first-hand the devastating consequences of road traffic collisions. I would encourage everyone travelling on Monaghan’s roads to play their part by adopting safe road-use behaviours, looking out for one another, and remembering that we all share the road and want to arrive safely.”
Sergeant Niall Leech of the Monaghan Roads Policing Unit said: “An Garda Síochána are pleased to support the Monaghan Road Safety Action Plan 2026-2027. Through continued collaboration with our partner agencies, we will continue to target the behaviours that contribute most significantly to road deaths and serious injuries, including speeding, impaired driving, mobile phone use, and seatbelt offences. Together, we are committed to making Monaghan’s roads safer for everyone.”
Adrian O’Sullivan, Road Safety Officer with Monaghan County Council, commented: “While enforcement remains a critical pillar of road safety, it alone will not eliminate deaths and serious injuries on our roads. Road safety is a shared responsibility, and lasting progress depends on the collective efforts of all stakeholders.”
The County Monaghan Road Safety Action Plan Phase Two (2026-2027) is available to view at: County Monaghan Road Safety Strategy 2026-2027 Sept 2026