Cycling is the least popular way to get to school.
Just 3% of children cycle to school, according to a new survey.
A poll by Amarach Research found the car is remains the most popular way for children to get to school - with 50% using this method.
23% walk to school, while 22% use public transport.
Environmentalist and Westmeath Labour Councillor Denis Leonard says this is a matter of health and safety:
Environmentalist and architect Duncan Stewart says it's not surprising the cycling figure is so low, as parents wouldn't be confident of letting their kids use the road:
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