Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 November 2008
125 Deputy Bernard Allen asked the Minister for Transport if he will make changes to driving disqualifications on foot of fewer penalty points as recommended by the Road Safety Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39886/08]
View answerThe threshold for disqualification is 12 points. I have received no recommendation from the Road Safety Authority to reduce this threshold.
126 Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport his views on recent proposals by a group (details supplied) in particular that safe interaction with cyclists should be a mandatory element in all driver instruction programmes and for regulations specifying minimum distances to be kept by drivers when overtaking cyclists. [40029/08]
View answerMy Department has received a comprehensive submission from cyclist.ie, the recently formed umbrella group of seven Irish cyclist advocacy groups, in relation to cycling issues. I will bear the group's views in mind in finalising a National Cycle Policy, which I intend to bring to Government before the end of the current year, and in developing an implementation programme.
