James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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83. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to report on the possibility of his Department re-evaluating the current speed limit on the Hazelhatch Road, Celbridge (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26582/24]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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The setting of speed limits is a reserved function of the elected members (Councillors) in each relevant Roads Authority (Council), in this case Kildare County Council. Speed limits are set in accordance with the Speed Limits Guidelines (2015), which is available from www.speedlimits.ie.

In addition, the Speed Limits Appeals Procedure was introduced in December 2021 which allows members of the public to appeal an existing speed limit to the relevant Roads Authority. Appeal forms can be downloaded from the Speed Limits website at www.speedlimits.ie/appeals, under the Documents tab. The appeals are considered on a case by case basis.

The enforcement of speed limits falls under the remit of An Garda Síochána and the Deputy should contact the Superintendent in charge of Leixlip Garda Station in respect of this.

Overall , the setting of speed limits is a matter for the elected members (Councillors) in each relevant Roads Authority (Council).