Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 May 2013
723. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will compel local authorities to look at alternative methods and more cost effective ways to address dangerous roadways; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24216/13]
View answerIt is not clear from the Deputy's question whether he is referring to the national road network, the regional and local road network or both. However, the improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, in its area, is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act 1993. In respect of national roads, it is for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 to address such issues in conjunction with the relevant local authority. In order to assist local authorities and the NRA in their task of improving road safety on roads a document entitled "A Guide to Road Safety Engineering In Ireland" was issued by the Roads Division of the then Department of the Environment in 1996. This document continues to be relevant as a Best Practice document. If the Deputy has any particular proposals in this regard, I would be grateful to receive them and have them considered by my Department.
