Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The key issue when it comes to safety in transport, whether in respect of roads, aviation or the railways, is the need to be always vigilant and never complacent. The NRA has detailed to me the safety measures are in place in the Dublin Port tunnel, which I am pleased to outline to the Deputy. The tunnel is equipped with an extensive range of safety features, including mechanical and electrical systems as well as optical and gas-monitoring equipment, in order to ensure a safe environment at all times for users. The tunnel control centre, which is managed and operated by specialist staff, monitors the tunnel 24-7, 365 days per year, through a network of CCTV cameras which covers the entire length of both tunnel bores. The control centre is in charge of all activities relating to traffic control and safety maintenance, both under normal conditions and in the event of an incident. Procedures are in place to cater for all aspects of tunnel safety, including the safety of users, operative staff and subcontractors, under normal operating conditions and in emergency situations, in order to ensure that any issues which arise in regard to the tunnel's operation, maintenance and safety are responded to promptly and efficiently.

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