Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 56: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has been briefed by Dublin City Council on its proposed cycling action plan 2010 to 2015; his views on proposals for new speed limits under the plan including extending the 30 km/h limits within Dublin city; when he will publish the revised traffic signs manual for which the National Roads Authority was awarded a contract for publication in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17869/10]

Ciarán Cuffe (Dún Laoghaire, Green Party)
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My Department has not been briefed on the proposed Action Plan referred to. The application of special speed limits through the making of special speed limit bye-laws is a matter for local authorities. In setting a special speed limit, a local authority must assess various factors with the primary focus being on road safety. It is, quite appropriately, a matter for the local authority to assess the various local factors at play in setting a special speed limit.

Work on the comprehensive review and updating of the Traffic Signs Manual is continuing. I understand that the content of the Manual is expected to be finalised during the second quarter of this year. Amendments to the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations and the Road Traffic (Signs) Regulations will then be required to underpin new provisions in the Manual.