Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 270: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding fines and or penalties imposed for breaches of the laws relating to cycling offences. [13609/10]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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The penalties imposed for breaches of the law in relation to cycling offences are set out in road traffic legislation which is the responsibility of my colleague the Minister for Transport. I am informed by the Garda authorities that all members of An Garda Síochána are tasked with enforcing road traffic legislation including the relevant provisions in respect of cyclists. An Garda Síochána also conducts on an ongoing basis awareness and education campaigns and enforcement initiatives to reduce road fatalities and serious injuries, prevent and detect breaches of road traffic and transport legislation and promote an improved compliance culture among all road-users, including cyclists.