244. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport the actions being undertaken by the National Transport Authority under Phase 2 of the Road Safety Action Plan to expand in a sustainable manner the use of cameras for traffic management improvements and the enforcement of offences where road safety is likely to benefit; the progress made to date on this action; the timeline for further implementation; and if h…
Topics / Road Safety
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsRoad Safety
533 questions from 109 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 21 October 2026.
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528 written, 5 oral
109
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Independents counted together
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| January 2025 | 7 |
| February 2025 | 9 |
| March 2025 | 10 |
| April 2025 | 10 |
| May 2025 | 15 |
| June 2025 | 18 |
| July 2025 | 24 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 82 |
| April 2026 | 63 |
| May 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 29 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 41 |
| October 2026 | 9 |
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245. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the development of legislation and the framework to allow the attendance to a speed awareness course to be imposed as a part of a sanction for certain road traffic offences; the timeline for introduction of such measures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36856/26]
246. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the development of legislation relating to graduated speeding sanctions intended to ensure a structured and proportionate approach to penalising speeding offences based on severity and risk; the expected timeline for the enactment of such legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36857/26]
247. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport when the Camera Enforcement Oversight Group (CEOG) is first expected to meet, the proposed frequency of meetings thereafter; the people expected to attend or participate in the group; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36859/26]
420. Deputy George Lawlor asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the number of motorists caught exceeding the speed limit on a static camera at a location (details supplied), since May 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35898/26]
368. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport for a detailed update on the progression and implementation of the 12 primary actions and 77 support actions of the Phase 2 Action Plan of the Road Safety Strategy; to highlight engagements with local authorities on the ongoing speed limits review and implementation of 2023 speed limit review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34587/26]
369. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the implementing timeline of actions arising from the National Safety Camera Strategy; whether he will increase the number of static speed camera enforcement areas and red light camera locations nationwide; if there are plans in place or being considered to achieve this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34589/26]
370. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the membership and ongoing work of the Camera Enforcement Oversight Group and the Road Safety Leadership Group; how frequently they have met since commencement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34591/26]
371. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport the local authorities that have drawn down any of the €20 million made available for the procurement and installation of road safety signage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34592/26]
372. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport the specific actions that are being taken by his Department, and under what timeline, to revitalise and reinforce the Road Safety Authority; particularly in their role to strengthen road safety enforcement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34595/26]
379. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Transport to ensure that Fingal County Council installs safe paths and cycle lanes in Chapel Road, Kinsealy, County Dublin to ensure residents have safe access to schools, train stations and bus stops. [34668/26]
380. Deputy Ann Graves asked the Minister for Transport to ensure that Fingal County Council installs safe paths and cycle lanes in Chapel Road, Kinsealy, County Dublin to ensure residents have safe access to schools, train stations and bus stops (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34700/26]
418. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the banning of the use of scramblers in public places; whether the Gardaí have sufficient powers to enforce this legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35135/26]
419. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the key performance indicators in place to monitor the effectiveness of the banning of the use of scramblers in public places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35137/26]
420. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport whether the Government intends to review the operation of section 74 of the Roads Act 1993 in relation to sulky racing on public roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35144/26]
440. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport whether consideration is being given to enhanced enforcement powers or dedicated operations in identified hotspot areas with regards to illegal sulky racing on public places and roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35911/26]
850. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the banning of the use of scramblers in public places; whether the Gardaí have sufficient powers to enforce this legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35134/26]
851. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the key performance indicators in place to monitor the effectiveness of the banning of the use of scramblers in public places; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35136/26]
156. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will support the deployment of average-speed cameras on high-risk routes within 12 months given Ireland is one of the only developed countries without a functioning network, despite overwhelming evidence that they reduce fatalities. [32392/26]
157. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will support a funded national programme to redesign the 50 highest-risk road sections with published timelines (details supplied). [32393/26]
207. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Transport to respond to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34025/26]
96. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to improve road safety; the reasons road deaths have risen by 31% since 2019 while road deaths across the EU dropped by 15% over the same period; the measures he is taking to address this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31157/26]
152. Deputy Shane Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport the plans, or proposals being considered, to roll out additional camera and technology-based enforcement measures across the road network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30063/26]
157. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the progress of the first National Safety Camera Strategy; when he expects it to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31318/26]
228. Deputy Jen Cummins asked the Minister for Transport his plans to reduce speed limits in urban areas from 50km/h to 30km; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31581/26]