Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 December 2011
131 Deputy Pádraig Mac Lochlainn asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will introduce accredited pedal cycle training here through the auspices of the Road Safety Authority. [39256/11]
View answerObjective 11 of the National Cycle Policy Framework published in 2009 recognises the need to improve cycling standards and cyclists' behaviour on the road including development of national cycle training programmes and a curriculum for the training of cycle instructors. A working group has been established to examine the development of a national cycle training programme for school children and has met on five occasions since its establishment in October, 2009. The working group comprises representatives from An Taisce, Cycling Ireland, Department of Education and Skills, Donegal County Council, Dublin City Council, RSA, NTA and the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. The future direction of this programme is being considered within my Department based on the findings of the working group to date.
