Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 46: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine when compulsory basic training for motorcyclists will be introduced. [18123/07]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, 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( RSA) 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 RSA is responsible for bringing forward proposals for the introduction of compulsory initial practical training for motorcyclists. The RSA published a consultation document in March 2007 on this matter and has received a substantial number of suggestions that are currently under examination.