Lynn Ruane (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 65:

In page 59, line 22, to delete “desirable” and substitute “necessary”.

The majority of these amendments are about language and the intention of language. Amendment No. 65 seeks to delete the word "desirable" and substitute "necessary". As it currently reads, the Bill states: "The National Roads Authority may provide in respect of national managed roads such information signs and warning signs as it considers desirable." It does not seem to be the most appropriate language to use. Really it should read "information signs and warning signs as it considers necessary". Again, the word "desirable" is used in section 50(d). We are seeking to delete "desirable" and substitute "necessary". Amendment No. 67 seeks to insert the phrase "or mobility" after the word "safety" on page 60, line 1 of the Bill. Amendment No. 68 seeks to insert the phrase ", or which causes a nuisance to road users, especially vulnerable road users, in terms of accessibility and legibility" after the word "users". Amendment No. 69 seeks to insert the phrase, "Where a regulatory sign is removed from a national managed road, the relevant local authority shall be notified of the removal." Again, it is about ensuring extra safety measures are provided. Amendment No. 70 seeks to insert the phrase "Where a private individual removes or significantly alters a hedgerow, or other established growth in the vicinity of a national managed road, the relevant local authority shall be notified." It is about safety and information. Considering what Senator Garvey said earlier about people butchering the hedgerows and trees in the vicinity, the local authority should be notified of such removal. That is it. Apologies if that is not very clear, but I am trying to read the amendments as I am reading the Bill.