Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
245. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the dangers that cyclists face on roads in Ireland; the steps that his Department will take to secure cyclists safety (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43166/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI can assure the Deputy that any new active travel infrastructure funded by my department must be designed in compliance with the guidance and standards set out in the National Transport Authority's National Cycle Manual which is currently being revised and updated. I expect the revised version of the National Cycle Manual to be published before the end of the year.
In tandem, earlier this year my department officials convened a Standards Working Group to examine the various guidance and standards documents which should be taken into account by local authorities when constructing new walking and cycling infrastructure. These include the National Cycle Manual, as well as the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS) and Transport Infrastructure Ireland's (TII's) standards. The Working Group are seeking to identify any gaps or contradictions between these various guidance documents to ensure that new walking and cycling infrastructure is designed safely and efficiently in order to encourage more and more people to use Active Travel transport modes over the private car.
Finally I would urge your constituent to provide details of the specific location of the collision to An Garda Síochána and South Dublin County Council and the National Transport Authority to ascertain what, if any, interventions are required to address the issues raised.
