Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Minister does not think they require insurance. What is happening regarding bicycles is a positive development, in particular in Dublin. I am amazed, in one sense, that there are not more accidents between cyclists and cars. At this time, is there a need for the Department of Transport to examine the interaction of cars and bikes in terms of the safety of both? I often get a taxi in order that I can make a train on time, and I am amazed there are not more accidents given there are such high volumes of cars and bikes on public highways. Will the Minister comment on that? Am I off beam? Is what I am saying inaccurate? What is the view of the Minister? I decided that, when the Bill was being discussed, I would bring up that broad point with the Minister.