Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 June 2005
213 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the way in which it is intended that HGVs from the south, south-west and west will converge on the port tunnel; if it is expected to alleviate traffic congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21523/05]
View answerTraffic management in the city centre and in the vicinity of Dublin Port is a matter for Dublin City Council. In parallel with the opening to traffic of the Dublin Port tunnel, Dublin City Council will be introducing a heavy goods vehicle traffic management strategy to ensure that maximum traffic benefits are secured from the Dublin Port tunnel.
My Department's formal role will be to put in place the necessary regulatory framework to support the strategy. I have asked my officials to keep in touch with Dublin City Council as the strategy is finalised so that I may be assured that maximum traffic benefits are indeed secured from it.
