Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 July 2018
632. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason it will take until 2020 to have operational variable speeds on the M50; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31755/18]
View answerFirstly it should be noted that the provision and operation of a comprehensive system of variable speed limits on the M50 will require amendments to primary road traffic legislation. This work has commenced within the Department and is expected to take approximately one year. In parallel with this legislative work, detailed work on the planning and implementation of this major project in relation to variable speed limits must be undertaken by Transport Infrastructure Ireland.
As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy (including legislation) and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and operation of individual road projects (including variable speed limits on the M50) is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.
Noting the above position, I have referred the Deputy's question to TII for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.
