Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 September 2006
76 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport the work of the Cabinet sub-committee on road safety; the number of times the committee has met since its establishment; the last time it met and the agenda; and the decisions taken and proposals adopted. [30060/06]
Amharc ar fhreagra77 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Transport if he has had recent meetings or discussions with the Department of Education and Science regarding ensuring that road safety is placed on the school curriculum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29877/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 76 and 77 together.
The Cabinet Sub Committee on Road Safety was established in January 2006 to promote cross departmental road safety issues. The first meeting took place in early February. Further meetings were held in March, May and July. Following discussions on how to further enhance road safety, the Road Safety Authority will be working in partnership with the Department for Education and Science to develop a specific additional road safety resource suitable for transition year pupils. I understand that this work is currently underway and details can be obtained directly from the Road Safety Authority. In addition, the Road Safety Authority has a number of initiatives in place to ensure road safety is targeted at schools as outlined in the following table.
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Programme Title |
Target |
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1. |
“Seatbelt Sheriff” |
1st & 2nd Classes all primary schools. |
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2 |
“ Cycling Proficiency Training” |
Co-funded in 11 counties. (Primary schools) |
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3 |
“Be Safe” |
5th & 6th Classes in Primary schools |
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4 |
“Streetwise” |
1st to 4th Years secondary schools. |
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5 |
“Staying Alive” |
Transition Year — Secondary Schools |
These programmes are augmented with information materials for children, their parents and schools.
