Róisín Shortall
Ceist:431 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has to compel all motorbike owners and drivers to complete a training course; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6150/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 24 February 2004
Ceisteanna (329)
Freagraí scríofa
I refer the Deputy to my reply to priority question number 80 — reference number 2888/03 — on 5 February 2003 which refers, inter alia, to the fact that driver formation has in accordance with the Government’s strategy for road safety, 1998 to 2002, been assisted in a number of ways, including the introduction of a driver theory test for applicants for first provisional licences, support for the voluntary driving instructor register and support for an initiative by the Irish motorcyclists’ action group to establish a network of motorcycle instructors throughout the country.
A new road safety strategy to chart government policy for the years ahead will issue shortly and policy in relation to instruction standards, driver training and licensing, including initial basic training for motorcyclists will be considered in this context.