Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
2203. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the legal requirements on the operators of hedge-cutting machinery working on or near public roads in respect of matters (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33562/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra2204. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if specific guidelines have been produced on the legal requirements on the operators of hedge-cutting machinery working on or near public roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33563/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra2205. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the safe distance that should be kept between hedge-cutting machinery used on or near public roads and unprotected road users, such as pedestrians or cyclists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33565/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 2203 to 2205, inclusive, together.
The Traffic Signs Manual constitutes a Ministerial Direction to road authorities under section 95(16) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, and is available from my Department's website.
The Traffic Signs Manual stipulates the traffic signs to be used on Irish roads, their layout and symbols, the circumstances in which each sign should be used and the rules for positioning them.
Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual details the requirements for Temporary Traffic Measures and Signs for Roadworks. These requirements vary depending on the category of road and speed limits in place.
In addition operators carrying out works of this nature are required to comply with relevant Health and Safety requirements. Where the public have concerns regarding safety or other matters they should bring them to the attention of the relevant Local Authority or the Gardaí as appropriate.
