Road Signage

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013

Wednesday, 18 September 2013

Questions (786)

Robert Dowds

Question:

786. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in view of the fact that the road signs across the State refer to Derry City as Derry if he will clarify the policy of the Ordnance Survey of Ireland regarding the name of County Derry and the City of Derry in Northern Ireland when producing Irish Government maps; if he will clarify the policy of the Irish Government more generally on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37350/13]

Written answers

Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

The mapping of the six counties of Northern Ireland is carried out by Land & Property Services Northern Ireland and this data is protected by Crown Copyright. Ordnance Survey of Ireland receives the data from Land & Property Services for inclusion in All Ireland Tourism and Leisure maps on their behalf. Ordnance Survey of Ireland has no control over road signage; this would be a matter for the National Roads Authority or individual Local Councils.