Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 7 May 1991

Vol. 407 No. 9

Written Answers. - Cyclists Safety Helmets.

Alan Shatter

Question:

75 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for the Environment whether he will back up the campaign of the National Safety Council by enacting legislation to make the wearing of safety helmets by cyclists compulsory; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for the Environment (Mr. Flynn)

I consider that this matter can best be dealt with by educational and awareness campaigns on the lines of that operated by the National Safety Council.