Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 February 2022
48. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the profound negative effects that LED lighting is having on some persons and that they are now prisoners in their homes as a result of the roll out of LED public lighting and all associated LED lighting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6934/22]
View answer55. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Transport if he will cease the practice of using LED lights in all public lighting due to the negative impact it is having on some citizens; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6932/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 48 and 55 together.
As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned including the provision of public lighting on national roads. This includes the matter of the lighting of national roads.
For further details, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
With regard to public lighting in other locations, this falls under the jurisdiction of the Road Management Office and the relevant Local Authorities, and the Deputy should contact them for directly for further information.
