Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 193: To ask the Minister for Transport his plans to establish a national standard of cycling, similar to the standards that apply in Britain; his views on an accredited cycling standard in this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40885/09]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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Objective 11 of the National Cycle Policy Framework recognises the need to improve cycling standards and cyclists' behaviour on the roads.

Education of young people in relation to cycling standards will, in my view, be a key intervention that can deliver lasting benefits. On this basis, I have recently established a Working Group on the Establishment of a National Certificate for Cycling for School Children with representation from the Department of Education and Science, the Irish National Teachers Organisation, the Road Safety Authority, An Taisce's Greenschools Travel Programme, the Dublin Transportation Office, a number of local authorities and my Department.