Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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Question 166: To ask the Minister for Transport his proposals to introduce a compulsory training scheme for motorbike users. [29067/05]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The Road Safety Strategy 2004-2006 stated that compulsory initial practical training for motorcyclists would be introduced. A working group comprising motorcycle interests has been considering the appropriate standards that will apply in this area and the standards that instructors must comply with. Overseeing the introduction of such training will be the responsibility of the proposed Road Safety Authority.

Primary legislation is necessary to facilitate the introduction of compulsory initial practical training for motorcyclists and I propose to include the appropriate amendment on Committee Stage of the Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004.