Road Safety.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 October 2007

Wednesday, 10 October 2007

Ceisteanna (149)

Fergus O'Dowd

Ceist:

218 Deputy Fergus O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine if he will introduce legislation requiring the compulsory usage of bicycle helmets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22952/07]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport and the Marine (Deputy Noel Dempsey)

Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No 477 of 2006) this is now a matter for the Road Safety Authority.