Neasa Hourigan (Dublin Central, Green Party)
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682. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the education programmes members of An Garda Síochána, especially members of the Garda National Roads Policing Bureau, undertake to understand the specific practical requirements on and legal rights of cyclists; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11634/21]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for carrying on and managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána. As Minister, I have no responsibility for these matters.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that members of An Garda Síochána receive training in respect of road traffic legislation as part of their Student/Probationer training at the Garda College. In addition, when new legislation is introduced, information relating to the legislation is circulated to Garda personnel.

I am further informed that Garda members, including members of the Garda National Roads Policing Bureau, assess the circumstances in relation to any incident on a case by case basis, with due reference to legislation and the rules of the road. All road users, including cyclists, are required to conform with road traffic legislation.