Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 July 2020
186. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the local authorities which have begun works to improve signage for roads incorporating motorists and cyclists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19572/20]
View answerAll signs erected on public roads must be provided in accordance with the Traffic Signs Manual (TSM). The Manual constitutes a Ministerial Direction to road authorities under section 95(16) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, in relation to the provision of traffic signs. This direction is given to road authorities for the purpose of the provision and use of traffic signs, other than regulatory signs.
While the Manual does provide directions on the correct use of traffic signs, it is the responsibility of local authorities, for regional and local roads, and in conjunction with TII for national roads to install and maintain these signs.
A new cycle sign has been included in the recently updated Traffic Signs Manual. It is a warning sign which advises motorists of the need to leave adequate space when overtaking cyclists. Provision was made earlier this year in the regional and local grant allocations for expenditure on the deployment of the cycling “safe passing” signs this year.
A total of €446,500 was allocated to 19 local authorities on 18th June 2020 for the roll out of the “safe passing” signs this year. This will allow the local authorities, which requested funding, to deploy all the signs proposed in their submissions.
