Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 September 2006
260 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the position in regard to the opening and operation of the Port Tunnel with particular reference to access to the tunnel for traffic from the M11, N11, M7, N7, M9, N9, M4 and N4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30401/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraAt the outset I should explain that overall responsibility for the planning, design and implementation of national road improvement projects, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) and the local authorities concerned. I have no function in relation to the day-to-day operation of these projects.
Traffic management in general is a matter for the appropriate local authority and the traffic management and control arrangements that will apply following the opening of the Dublin Port Tunnel are matters for Dublin City Council and the NRA.
262 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the position in regard to access to the Port Tunnel for supertrucks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30403/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware the Dublin Port Tunnel will have an operational height of 4.65m.
Preparation and adoption of the HGV Management Strategy to ensure optimum use of the Dublin Port Tunnel by HGV traffic is a matter for Dublin City Council. I understand that this Strategy will deal with a range of issues relating to HGVs, including the use of over-height vehicles within the planned cordon through the operation of a permit system.
