Roadside Memorials

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013

Wednesday, 18 September 2013

Questions (1623)

Andrew Doyle

Question:

1623. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has ever set out a policy for gravestones or memorials to be located on roadsides here; the guidance given to local authorities for getting permission to put these memorials on the different categories of roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37335/13]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

Under Section 13 (10) (a) (iv) (i) of the Roads Act 1993, a person may not place or deposit any material or thing on a public road without lawful authority or the consent of the road authority.  This would include any roadside gravestone or memorial. In relation to regional and local roads, the local authority is the relevant road authority whilst in regard to national roads, it is the National Roads Authority.