Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 1264: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will introduce an initiative to make cyclists more aware of the danger of cycling on footpaths; and if he has requested reports from the Road Safety Authority on the level of accidents caused by this practice. [2701/07]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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It is prohibited to cycle on footpaths and enforcement in this regard is a matter for the Garda. Cyclists have a duty of care and must take reasonable measures in their manner of cycling to avoid injury to themselves or to others. The revised Rules of the Road on my Department's website www.transport.ie outlines matters that cyclists must be mindful of.

The provision of specific cycle tracks and traffic signal facilities to support cycling at any location is the responsibility of each road authority. There is a significant provision in Transport 21 for traffic management, including improved facilities for cyclists.

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is responsible for the promotion of road safety in Ireland and seeks (in partnership with other organizations such as schools and the Garda) to promote proper cyclist behaviour from an early age. Statistics on the level of deaths and injuries relating to pedal cyclists are available from the RSA.

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 1265: To ask the Minister for Transport the plans he has to deal with the problem of motorists inappropriately using fog lights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2702/07]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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Since 13 September 2006 as a consequence of the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 responsibility for matters relating to vehicle standards, including the lighting of vehicles, has passed to the Road Safety Authority.