Dublin City 30 km/h

August 16, 2019

Dublin City Council is considering extending the 30 km/h speed limit in the Cabra Glasnevin ward and is inviting the public to have their say.

In 2017 Dublin City Council first introduced 30 km/h speed limit as a safety initiative. The default speed limit for most roads in Dublin City is 50 km/h.

Full details of the proposal and are available HERE.

The deadline for submissions is September 22, 2019. You can let Mary know if you support the extension of the 30 km/h speed limit by emailing her at info@maryfitzpatrick.ie.

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