Road Safety

318. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has reviewed the effectiveness of section 30 of the Road Traffic Act 2004 in preventing the supply of mechanically propelled vehicles to persons under 16 years of age; whether enforcement data has been analysed to assess compliance levels; and whether amendments are under consideration to strengthen retailer obligation…

334. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport the number of schools enrolled in the safe routes to school in 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026; the number of schools waiting to be enrolled; the breakdown of the number of schools enrolled in the programme by each county council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14809/26]

335. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport the level of funding that has been allocated to the safe routes to school programme in 2025 and to date in 2026; the number of schools that are availing of the fund; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14810/26]

358. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport his position on the regulation of urban horses and carriages; if he has concerns over the abuse of horses in urban areas; if he is aware of the misuse of horses and carriages on urban roads; and if he plans to reform the regulation of the use and maintenance of horses and carriages in Dublin. [12864/26]

395. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Transport the actions he will take, in light of a Garda analysis (details supplied) to address serious safety issues on the N68 in the Darragh area of County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12231/26]

247. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has a role in regulating horse drawn sulkies on public roads; if his Department is considering any measures to ensure the protection of the public from such activity; if he intends to review such activity in light of the recent updating of legislation governing the use and seizure of scramblers; and if he will make a statem…

268. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the current regulatory status with respect to the use of so-called horse drawn sulkies on public roads; if he believes the current position is robust enough to ensure the protection of the public from such activity; if he intends to review this position in light of the recent updating of legislation governing the use and s…

269. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport his views on safety concerns related to the makes of cars available for use on Irish roads; and whether he plans to take measures to address them (details supplied). [11295/26]

275. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport whether any road safety audit has been undertaken since the removal of the bus stop on the Old Bog Road, Kilcock, County Kildare; if he will intervene in light of the accident history on this stretch of road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11337/26]

19. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding plans to make helmets mandatory for all cyclists on public roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10624/26]

20. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding plans to make his-vis jackets mandatory for all cyclists on public roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10625/26]

21. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the experience in Australia whereby the introduction of mandatory helmets and hi-vis jackets for cyclists led to an overall reduction in the number of cyclists; the actions he will take to ensure this is not the case if that policy is replicated in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1062…

22. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to concerns of cycling groups in relation to the potential unintended consequences of the introduction of mandatory helmets and hi-vis jackets for cyclists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10627/26]

23. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will meet with cycling advocacy groups as part of the review of the implementing of mandatory helmets and hi-vis jackets for cyclists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10628/26]

24. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to claims that the introduction of mandatory helmets and hi-vis jackets for cyclists will shift the blame for the cause of road accidents away from dangerous drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10629/26]

25. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered international comparisons in relation to the review of implementing of mandatory helmets and hi-vis jackets for cyclists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10630/26]

26. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the criteria under review as part of his consideration in relation to implementing mandatory helmets and hi-vis jackets for cyclists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10631/26]

28. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department is considering the introduction of mandatory helmet or high-visibility clothing requirements for users of e-bikes or e-scooters; if an assessment has been carried out on the potential safety, enforcement or behavioural impacts of such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10645/26]

32. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport whether he has considered the potential negative impact on everyday cycling, particularly for children and families, of any proposal to make the wearing of high visibility clothing and helmets mandatory for all cyclists; whether any assessment has been carried out on the likely effect such measures could have on cycling participation and u…

328. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the legislation or regulation that governs the permitted brightness levels of car lights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9236/26]

329. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport that governs the permitted brightness levels of motorbike lights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9237/26]

330. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the legislation or regulation that governs the permitted brightness levels of bicycle lights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9238/26]

331. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the legislation or regulation that governs the permitted brightness levels of electric scooter lights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9239/26]

332. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the merits of engaging with car suppliers in Ireland in relation to the potential dangers of having lights on cars that are too bright, causing potential danger to other road users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9240/26]

333. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the engagement he has had with the RSA or any other organisation in relation to the potential dangers of having lights on cars that are too bright, causing potential danger to other road users; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9241/26]