Barry Ward (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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286. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given to allowing a left turn on red for road traffic in certain circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1831/25]

James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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Traffic signs on Irish roads are regulated through the Road Traffic (Signs) Regulations 2024 (SI 200 of 2024) and the Traffic and Parking Regulations 1997 (SI 182 of 1997) (as amended), as well as the Traffic Signs Manual. Currently my Department is undertaking a major update of these documents. Phase 1 of this update was carried out in 2024, with each of the above being revised. Further updates are due in the next year.

As part of the updates, a proposal to allow a left turn on red for road traffic in certain circumstances is being examined and background research and draft proposals are currently being worked on. The outcome of this process will determine whether this proposal will be considered for adoption. However, road safety, for all road users, would need to be the paramount concern and no such measure could be envisaged if it might increase the potential risks for road users.