Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 March 2012
688 Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the new signs will be erected for Dingle, County Kerry, with its bilingual name; the timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14219/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, including the provision of road signage, in its area, is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993. Works on such roads are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. The provision of road signs on regional and local roads is also a matter for each road authority within its functional area.
In respect of national roads, these are matters for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NRA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
