Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 June 2025
242. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider new projects (details supplied) that include bilingual awareness and promote the Irish language; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32551/25]
View answerThe Department of Transport’s ‘Traffic Signs Manual’ provides details in respect to traffic signs that may be used in Ireland, including their layout and symbols, the circumstances in which each sign may be used and rules for positioning them, together with requirements for the use of Irish on such signs. In this regard, it should be noted that the Official Languages Act and Regulations do not apply to road traffic signs, including speed limit signs, where the ‘Traffic Signs Manual’ sets out requirements. Furthermore, the ‘Traffic Signs Manual’ notes that abbreviations such as ‘m’, ‘km’ and ‘km/h’ are Système International units and, as such, are not in any particular language. To be effective, traffic signs must be readily recognised as such and must have messages that can be quickly read and understood to help ensure road safety for all road users.
