Ruairí Ó Murchú (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We all know that there are significant issues around road safety. I will use the example of the N53, which is the Dundalk to Castleblayney road, because there have been a number of car smashes on it. I am talking about Sheelagh. There is basically a double turn-off. There is one for Ballybinaby and one for Crossmaglen. When I ask questions about this, I am generally told that the national road speed limits will be reviewed in the next 24 months and that particular attention will be given to this issue. These speed limits need to be looked at. There is a similar issue regarding speed limits on the route from Knockbridge to Stone Trough. We need a system within local authorities for a rolling audit of this. I know Councillor Kevin Meenan in Dundalk is trying to get an audit of estates that do not have the traffic calming features found in other estates. We do not necessarily have a proper system for getting ramps. You are almost waiting for a disaster to happen. We need an overall review of this. Could the Taoiseach engage with the Minister for Transport because we need this audit and a better system?

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