Proposed 30kph speed limit in Dublin city centre

Dublin City Council is considering the introduction of a 30kph speed limit in the core of Dublin City Centre.

This is being proposed as a safety measure and is in line with the current Road Safety Plan. The area under consideration is between Parnell Square and St Stephens Green - and, on the quays, between the Four Courts and the Custom House.

Under current legislation, it is not possible to introduce such speed limits on National Primary Roads. The National Roads Authority (NRA) is proposing to de-list National roads in the City area - following which, work on drafting the bye-laws will commence. As the de-listing process is at the discretion of the NRA, it is not possible, at this juncture, to confirm when the proposed routes will be de-listed.

Draft bye-laws would then be submitted to the Transportation Strategic Policy Committee (SPC), prior to initiating a public consultation process. Following public consultation, the bye-laws would then be brought back before the Transportation SPC ahead of being submitted to a full meeting of the City Council.

The making of speed limit bye-laws is a function reserved for the elected members of the City Council.