Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 October 2024
71. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport the status of a speed limit review on the R446 at a school (details supplied) in County Galway where the speed limit is currently 80 km/h; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39537/24]
View answer72. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport the status of a speed limit review on the R446 between Cappataggle and Aughrim, County Galway, where the speed limit is currently 80 km/h; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39538/24]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 71 and 72 together.
Local Authorities around the country are currently in the process of conducting speed limit reviews on the roads within their jurisdictions. This is in response to the Road Traffic Act 2024 and the planned reduction in default speed limits to establish a safer speed baseline and combat the rising trend of road fatalities and serious injuries.
While default speed limits are set in primary legislation, variations from these defaults through the setting of bye-laws is an important devolved function for Local Authorities. When setting bye-laws, Local Authorities are statutorily required to carry out a speed limit review. Neither I, nor my Department have a role in the reviews. Queries on specific reviews should be directed to the relevant Local Authority.
