Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 181: To ask the Minister for Transport when compulsory basic training for motorcyclists will be introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6623/07]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority has responsibility for the oversight of the operation of the driver licensing system including the preparation of proposals for draft regulatory provisions relating to driver licensing and testing. In this context the Road Safety Authority is responsible for bringing forward proposals for the introduction of compulsory initial practical training for motorcyclists.