Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 December 2025
342. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Transport the number of accidents on the M7/N7 road network reported for each month of the past three years; the number of those accidents that needed emergency services to attend; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72420/25]
View answer344. Deputy Mark Wall asked the Minister for Transport the accident recovery service that exits on the M7/N7 network; the times these recovery services are in place; the locations that these recovery services operate from; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [72422/25]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 342 and 344 together.
As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is also subject to the Infrastructure Guidelines and the necessary statutory approvals. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you in relation to the M7/N7.
The Government is committed to reducing road deaths and creating safer roads for everyone in Ireland. Please note that matters in relation to emergency services do not fall under my remit as Minister for Transport.
Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply in relation to accidents on the M7 and N7, as well as on accident recovery services. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
