Finian McGrath
Question:517. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding cyclists speeding on a path near a school (details supplied). [41222/13]
View answerTuesday, 1 October 2013
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The Deputy will be aware that members of An Garda Síochána enforce the law on pedal cycling as part of their normal duties. In addition to day to day enforcement of the relevant provisions of the Road Traffic Acts, breaches of the legislation are regularly targeted by way of specific Garda operations which take into account the interaction of cyclists, pedestrians and vehicular traffic. Where breaches of legislation are detected, members of An Garda Síochána, depending on the circumstances, may deal with the incident by way of advice or caution or by initiating criminal proceedings. I have brought the Deputy's concerns surrounding the specific location in question to the attention of the Garda authorities for any appropriate action.