Billy Timmins
Question:53 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the plans, if any, he has to issue free reflector armbands to school children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2041/99]
Written Answers. - Road Safety.
As stated in reply to Question No. 252 of 23 June 1998, the rules of the road recommend the use at night by pedestrians of reflective armbands outside urban areas. The consensus of public authorities concerned with road safety has been that the wearing of armbands is best promoted on a voluntary basis by way of educational and publicity campaigns such as those undertaken, and to be continued, by the National Safety Council.