Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 February 2017
266. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request Transport Infrastructure Ireland to review their proposals (details supplied) in view of concerns raised. [6341/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the Road traffic Act 2004, statutory responsibility for the making of Special Speed Limit bye-laws is a matter for the Elected Members of local authorities, subject to following Department Guidelines and to the consent of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in the case of national roads.
A Special Speed Limit may, as in this case, include a periodic speed limit which can be designed to apply and operate outside schools at specified periods, for example when children are arriving at, or leaving a school during term time.
To assist local authorities in the application of Special Speed Limits, my Department's Guidelines for Setting and Managing Speed Limits in Ireland provide detailed guidance on the application of Special Speed Limits outside of schools and is available to all local authorities. These Guidelines also reiterate Elected Members statutory responsibilities' in relation to the making of such bye-laws.
At the time of the issuing of these Guidelines, local authorities were requested to review and update all speed limits in their administrative areas in accordance with the Guidelines and in the case of national roads, in conjunction with TII. This work is currently on-going.
With regard to the specifics of the case referred to in the Deputy's question, I understand that TII's proposal in this matter is in accord with the views of Cork County Council.
