Road Safety.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 December 2004

Tuesday, 7 December 2004

Questions (52)

Olwyn Enright

Question:

69 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered issuing national guidelines (details supplied) to ensure that major national routes do not remain closed for up to ten hours as was the case following a recent accident; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32043/04]

Written answers

Minister for Transport (Mr. Cullen)

The management of traffic following accidents on national roads is a matter for the Garda and the relevant local authority. I have no plans to issue guidelines for the management of traffic following accidents on national roads.