Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 November 2022
63. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Transport when the new speed limit guidance document for local authorities will be completed and issued to local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59648/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs part of Action 6 of the Government’s Road Safety Strategy a review is underway to examine and review the framework for setting of speed limits including specific consideration of the introduction of a 30km/h default speed limit in urban areas. This review is nearing completion and as part of the work of the group a detailed assessment was carried out on the existing framework of speed limits including the current guidance document for the ‘Setting and Managing of Speed Limits in Ireland’. Although the Action 6 review has not been completed, work has already commenced on updating the guidance document given its importance and will be overseen by a Department led working group. It is planned that an update of the guidelines will be available in 2023 that will account for the findings of the Action 6 review. As the task is expected to be complex it may be necessary to do so on a phased basis.
