Ireland parliament member says high-visibility jackets should be mandatory for all pedestrians

That's like saying bulletproof vests should be mandatory when you're having a walk in the woods, because it would protect you in case a hunter shoots at you by mistake.
You're the one driving the 2 tons of lethal steel, it's on you to make sure you do so safely.

That website is propaganda group that both fuels and funds far-right movements. They are not journalists, but an influencing machine. The better subs have banned their links.

If you want to read about our asshat politician and this story in particular, it's covered here: https://irishcycle.com/2025/07/05/td-asks-about-making-high-vis-compulsory-for-all-pedestrians-cyclists-and-users-of-school-transport/

Ah, yes, blaming the victim(s).

This lacks context of people already doing this, there being no plans to enact legislation, and roads being particularly winding.