Written answer
Traffic Management
Questions on congestion, traffic monitoring, signal arrangements and right-turn restrictions at the Lakeview junction and R630 were referred by the Minister for Transport to Transport Infrastructure Ireland, which is responsible for advising on traffic movements and managing national roads with the local authority.
177. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport Whether his Department has received any recent traffic monitoring data from Cork County Council, the National Transport Authority or Transport Infrastructure Ireland concerning the R630 between Ballinacurra and the N25 Lakeview Roundabout; if so, whether the data indicates any material deterioration in traffic flow or journey times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64199/26]
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268. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has received recent traffic-monitoring data from Cork County Council, the National Transport Authority or Transport Infrastructure Ireland concerning the R630 between Ballinacurra and the N25 Lakeview Roundabout; if so, the traffic volumes, queue lengths or journey times recorded; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65128/26]
Comment on this
272. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if he will request an assessment of the existing traffic light arrangements at Lakeview, East Cork, in light of concerns regarding their operation and the impact they may be having on traffic flow and pedestrian safety; if consideration will be given to whether the current arrangements remain appropriate, including whether the lights could operate as pedestrian-only crossings where this would improve traffic flow and safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65124/26]
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273. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with Cork County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland regarding the current restriction on vehicles turning right when exiting the Circle K service station at Lakeview, East Cork, with a view to reinstating this movement where it can be safely facilitated; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65112/26]
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276. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport if he will engage with Cork County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland to introduce an immediate interim arrangement at the Lakeview junction in East Cork, including consideration of switching the traffic lights to a pedestrian-demand or pedestrian-only phase where appropriate, in order to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65109/26]
Comment on this
I propose to take Questions Nos. 177, 268, 272, 273 and 276 together.
As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and exchequer funding in relation to the National Roads Programme. Under the Roads Acts 1993-2015 and in line with the National Development Plan (NDP), the operation and management of individual national roads is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. This is also subject to the Infrastructure Guidelines and the necessary statutory approvals. In this context, TII is best placed to advise you in relation to traffic movements at Lakeview junction in East Cork.
Noting the above position, I have referred your questions to TII for a direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.