Written answers
Wednesday, 9 December 2009
Department of Transport
Road Safety
10:00 pm
Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 74: To ask the Minister for Transport if has received the Road Safety Authority's draft regulations for the introduction of compulsory basic training for motor cyclists; the reason he has missed the deadline for introducing compulsory basic training for motorcyclists as mandated under the road safety strategy 2007 to 2012; his views on the continuing high casualties in road collisions involving motor cyclists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45861/09]
Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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The issue of compulsory basic training (CBT) for motorcyclists is primarily a matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA).
I am aware that motorcyclists are vulnerable road users and I believe that CBT for motorcyclists will improve road safety not only for this group but for all road users.
I understand that the RSA undertook a pilot programme to prepare for the introduction of CBT for motorcyclists, which was completed earlier this year. Other necessary conditions for the introduction of a full CBT programme are, I understand, also now in place including the availability of a good supply of approved driving instructors.
Draft regulations are now being finalised within the RSA with a view to submitting them shortly to my Department for examination.
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