Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 May 2017
243. Deputy Colm Brophy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Transport Infrastructure Ireland is the body with the final say on altering speed limit designations on national secondary roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22326/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraWhile the Road Traffic Act 2004 sets default speed limits for various categories of roads, elected members of local authorities, have statutory responsibility for deciding on and making appropriate Special Speed Limit bye-laws for roads within their administrative area, and in the case of national roads, subject to the consent of Transport Infrastructure Ireland.
