Brendan Griffin
Ceist:176. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the position in relation to putting in place a streamlined speed limit review process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37144/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 8 July 2021
Ceisteanna (176)
Freagraí scríofa
The setting and managing of speed limits in accordance with speed limit guidelines is a matter for each local authority.
The most recent speed limit guidelines were issued by my Department in March 2015 following a review by a speed limit review working group. Local authorities (in conjunction with TII in respect of national roads) are able to amend and set speed limits as appropriate and in accordance with the speed limit guidelines for different sections of the road network as required and adopt bye-laws under a reserved function.
This is an on-going process for local authorities and can require a review by local authorities when speed limit guidance is updated or when local authorities believe that safety can be improved by better matching certain speed limit zones to existing guidance/best practice.
Ireland’s road network is extensive and inconsistent, which means that a ‘one size fits all’ solution for speed limits for the 100,000 kilometres road network is not always possible and queries will arise. I have recently approved proposals in relation to the establishment of a speed limit appeals process whereby a member of the public can query or appeal a speed limit to the local authority.
My Department is currently preparing the necessary procedures and notifications in relation to implementing the process which will issue shortly.