Road Safety

Wednesday, 10 December 2025

Ceisteanna (153)

Grace Boland

Ceist:

153. Deputy Grace Boland asked the Minister for Transport the recent safety assessments, audits, or reviews, including road safety audits or network-wide assessments, that have been commissioned by Transport Infrastructure Ireland or his Department on the M50 and the Dublin port tunnel; whether these assessments incorporated crash statistics, capacity projections, or safety performance measures over the last five years; if he will publish the results, and outline any corrective actions that have been mandated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70728/25]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport

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 safety assessments, audits or reviews on the M50 and the Dublin Tunnel.

Noting the above position, I have referred your question to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Orders.