Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 January 2026
49. Deputy Maeve O'Connell asked the Minister for Transport if he will amend legislation to enable public transport repair vehicles to utilise bus lanes in the event of service disruptions to the Luas, the DART, or Dublin Bus, to facilitate faster response times. [4705/26]
View answerAs Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that section 5 of the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997, as amended, allows for specific exemptions to these regulations. Included in the exemptions is a vehicle being used in connection with the removal of an obstruction to traffic.
My Department is not aware of any current issues relating to the matter raised by the Deputy. My officials, however, are happy to receive submissions and examine any potential issues that may arise from such incidents.
