Road Network.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 May 2004

Wednesday, 19 May 2004

Questions (207)

Ned O'Keeffe

Question:

207 Mr. N. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will introduce lay-bys on roadways for tourists and long-distance truck drivers to rest safely for a temporary period and dispel their confusion after they have availed of such facilities in their home countries. [14683/04]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Cullen)

The provision of lay-bys on non-national roads is a matter for consideration by the relevant local authority. Local authorities may use their resources, as supplemented by departmental grants, to fund such works.