Safety is number one priority in Breaffy speed reduction plans, Mayo TD told

Safety will be the number one priority when deciding on speed reduction plans for the village of Breaffy.

The head of Transport Infrastructure Ireland made the comment when questioned on the matter by Mayo TD Alan Dillon.

The Castlebar-based representative said: "Recently, there was another fatality in that area. We have had a feasibility report. We have had input from TII.

"We are looking for the members in the local authority to move forward with Part 8 and try to get that safety concern addressed.

"On speed reduction and TII's input, what is TII's approach to reducing areas of real safety concern?

"I know it is very reluctant to reduce the speed limit in some areas to 60 km/h but in other areas there is inconsistency on that route towards urban areas or to Dublin.

In reply, Peter Walsh, chief executive of TII, stated: "I would need to know the specifics. Obviously, safety is the number one priority."