Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 1 March 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport

Urban Area Speed Limits and Road Safety Strategy: Discussion

Photo of Kieran O'DonnellKieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am assuming the local authorities are members of this review group. I think there is a body of work to be done. It is important that proper due diligence is conducted. I take Ms Swift's point that she would like to see the report sooner rather than later. However, if it takes an extra few months to get everyone on board and we can ensure we will get it right, that is the most important thing of all. It is a very straightforward idea. Every urban, built-up area will get a 30 km/h speed limit and there will be exceptions allowed where a case can be made. The devil is always in the detail and nothing is ever straightforward. However, there is a structured process in place.

I will ask a question of Mr. Waide. The RSA obviously put thought into that recommendation in terms of the working group. What does he see the working group doing? There is a framework. What does he see the working group doing? It is his vehicle so what does he see it doing?

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