Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2015
643. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding allocated to County Louth, by local authority area, to implement the 30 km/h speed limit in urban areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6058/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraLast October, I issued a circular to all local authorities asking them to review the speed limits in place in residential and local housing estates in their area to determine whether or not appropriate speed limits and signage are in place, especially where children are at play.
As part of the overall allocation of €294 million in regional and local road grants announced on 3rd February, I have now set aside €2 million that I am making available to local authorities who have identified a need for traffic calming measures and a reduction in the current speed limit. This funding will be allocated to local authorities as they come forward with their programmes to implement the lower speed limit and introduce new measures.
