Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 November 2017
226. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of road accident black spots identified throughout the country over the past twenty years; the degree to which these areas have been identified for remedial action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49636/17]
View answerLocal authorities are responsible for mapping and collating available collision data on regional and local roads. Where analysis shows that engineering measures may assist in reducing the collision risk at a particular location then any local authority which is not self funding in terms of roads (under the new Local Property Tax regime) may apply to my Department for funding under the Safety Improvement works programme. Each year monies are made available to local authorities for such works with priority given to works that are considered to be most effective in reducing collisions.
Collision data for national roads is mapped and collated by Transport Infratructure Ireland (TII). I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's Question to TII for reply in relation to national roads. Please advise my Office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
The deferred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.
