Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason HGVs are allowed to use an area (details supplied) in Dublin 9 regularly. [37743/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the H.G.V. cordon for the Dublin City Centre does not include any area north of the East Wall Road and its intersection with Alfie Byrne Road. On Griffith Avenue the in-bound lane alone, that is, from the Malahide Road in the direction of the Ballymun Road for the full length of the road in the direction East to West, is subject to a three tonne limit restriction. This restriction, however, does not fully cover the outbound lane of Griffith Avenue. H.G.V.'s are allowed travel on Griffith Avenue from the Ballymun Road to the Swords Road Junction only.

Vehicles above the three tonne limit are permitted to drive within the restricted area for the purpose of delivering to a location within the same area. An Garda Síochána as the primary enforcement agency regularly conduct enforcement operations to ensure that the restrictions are complied with. 3 tonne notices are prominently displayed on the restricted stretches of road. Divisional and Regional Traffic members continue to monitor this area and where breaches are detected the appropriate action is taken.