Traffic Management.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 October 2005

Thursday, 20 October 2005

Questions (119, 120)

Tony Gregory

Question:

116 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Transport if his Department officials are familiar with the more successful traffic management schemes, park and ride options and match event day parking schemes for residents only, that are in place around major stadia in Britain and in Germany; if his Department can advise or assist local authorities and Dublin City Council in particular on such matters which have national implications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29900/05]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport (Mr. Callely)

Traffic management arrangements for major sporting events are the responsibility of the Garda Síochána and the relevant local authorities together with the sporting body in question. While my Department is aware of successful schemes to handle sports events abroad, I am confident that the relevant bodies possess the necessary expertise and experience to deal with large match events. My Department is, of course, prepared to consider any requests for assistance which are within its competence.

An outline proposal by Dublin City Council for special parking arrangements applicable to sports or other venues was recently received in my Department and will be considered in the context of section 35 of the Road Traffic Act 1994, which provides the legislative basis for the making of regulations for the general control of traffic and parking.

Tony Gregory

Question:

117 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Transport if Dublin City Council’s traffic section has sought guidance or permission to consider a parking scheme for residents only in districts around Croke Park when major attendances of in excess of 80,000 people are expected; his Department’s response to any such approach; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29901/05]

Minister for Transport (Mr. Cullen)

An outline proposal by Dublin City Council to introduce special parking arrangements that could be applied in the vicinity of Croke Park, or other venues, on specified occasions was received in my Department on 18 October 2005. This proposal will be considered in the context of the parameters established in section 35 of the Road Traffic Act 1994, which provides the legislative basis for the making of regulations for the general control of traffic and parking.