Shane Ross criticised for 'cop out' over proposed cycling laws

Transport Minister Shane Ross has defended the Government’s decision not to go ahead with proposed minimum passing distance laws to protect cyclists, amid criticism that the u-turn is a ‘cop out’.

Mr Ross said he is following the advice of the Attorney General, who said it would not be possible to enforce proposals that would legally require motorists to leave a minimum space of 1.5m between their vehicle and any cyclist they are overtaking.