Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Wednesday, 21 March 2018
Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport
Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed)
9:30 am
Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source
Some amendments have been ruled out of order because they are not in keeping with the terms of the Bill. Obviously, that prompts a question about future legislation. I have noted that the Road Safety Authority has embarked on a public information campaign on minimum passing distances, which is very welcome and was probably prompted by the debate here. The voices of cyclists have become much more prominent. It will not exclusively be about legislation; it will also be about facilities. There is value in putting the issue in its totality on our agenda, in addition to legislation. We are very deficient in the infrastructure that makes cycling safe.
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