Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Independent)
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774. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on moving to an on the spot fine for cycling on footpaths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36768/13]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The Road Safety Strategy 2013 - 2020 was approved by Government and formally launched by me at a EU Presidency Road Transport Safety Conference on Serious Injuries held in Dublin Castle in March.  

Action 92 of the Strategy states "Legislate for the extension of fixed charge notices to other offences including those related to cyclists and drivers' hours."

The completion date for this Action is the second quarter of 2014.

My Department is the lead Department for the completion of this Action. It will be assisted in this process by the Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána.