Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 February 2012
39 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that part of the funding for road safety awareness used by him and agencies funded by it, is used specifically to raise awareness of pedestrians as road users. [8615/12]
View answerAdvertising and education regarding road safety for all road users are the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA). My Department provides funding to the RSA in order to allow it fulfil its functions. While it is a matter predominantly for the RSA to decide the allocation of funding across its functions, I am aware that a considerable amount of its total income is allocated to education and awareness campaigns.
Following an extensive consultation process, the RSA concluded a Pedestrian Safety Strategy, in 2010, and is in the process of implementing the recommendations contained. I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for more detailed information. I would ask him to contact my office if he has not received a reply within ten days.
