Mr. Patrick Harkin:

With regard to speed limits on the greenways, we proposed a speed limit of 15 km/h in phase 1 and we were conscious of cyclists, e-scooters and the changing use of the greenways. We received more than 130 submissions and the vast majority were against the implementation of a speed limit. We also had stakeholder meetings with Comhairle na Tuaithe, Sport Ireland and Cycling Ireland. From that it can be seen in our consultation report that we have gone with the removal of the proposed speed limit. Instead, we are proposing a provision around a code of conduct and behaviour.

People using the greenways, be it cyclists or those using other modes of transport, will do so in a manner which does not endanger themselves or others. As part of that, we will have a fixed payment notice which we will be able to use as a deterrent. We are very conscious of the mother and father with young children out on a Sunday on the greenways in an urban or suburban area and people passing them at speed on bicycles or e-scooters. We had to reach a consensus on the matter so we have removed the speed limit.