Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 November 2020
74. Deputy Brian Leddin asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the dangers faced by vulnerable road users from the parking of cars on footpaths; if the Road Safety Authority has any responsibility for the issue in promoting behavioural change and safe parking practices on the part of motorists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35518/20]
View answerAs Minister for Transport I very much share the view that parking on the footpath is a selfish and dangerous practice that puts vulnerable road users such as wheelchair users and parents with buggies at particular risk.
Under Section 4 of the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has responsibility for promoting public awareness of road safety matters. I am therefore referring the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct response and ask that he contact my offices if no reply is received within ten working days.
