Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 May 2013
283. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the consultation the National Roads Authority engages in with local authorities to avoid signage pollution particularly in scenic and amenity areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23399/13]
View answer284. Deputy Michelle Mulherin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the National Roads Authority is causing every side road to be signed with oversized directional signposting and signing townlands at every side road with two large signs as if those roads only led to one townland when many of the side roads lead to numerous townlands, instead of erecting a small sign with the road number which would be cheaper and more cost effective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23406/13]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 283 and 284 together.
As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects, including the provision of signage, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.
Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NRA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
