Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 January 2018
1445. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the speed limit review will take place in County Kerry; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1650/18]
View answerWhile the Road Traffic Act 2004 sets default speed limits for various categories of roads, elected members of local authorities have statutory responsibility for deciding on and making appropriate Special Speed Limit bye-laws for roads within their administrative area, and in the case of national roads, subject to the consent of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII).
To assist local authorities in the application of Special Speed Limits, my Department's updated Guidelines for Setting and Managing Speed Limits in Ireland, which is available to all local authorities, reiterates the statutory responsibilities of elected members in relation to the making of such Special Speed Limit bye-laws, subject to following Department Guidelines.
Therefore, the undertaking of a speed limits review in County Kerry is a matter for Kerry County Council and the Council is the appropriate organisation to advise on progress in respect of any review.
