John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)

I thank the Deputy.

Cycling has not been mentioned but in this city it is extremely dangerous. Transport 21 has not addressed the difficulties that we cyclists must face daily. Many parents will not allow their children cycle to school for obvious reasons. Cycling must at some stage become not just a leisure pursuit but a means of transport, if we are to deal with many problems including global warming.

The Government must make cycling safe. There are too many fatalities. I have lost too many colleagues and friends in cycling accidents. One talks about the dangers when a truck and car collide but a cyclist has no chance in a collision. I urge the Minister of State to make cycling safe.

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