SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL SPECIAL SPEED LIMIT BYE-LAWS 2026 

South Dublin County Council (SDCC), in accordance with Section 9 of the Road Traffic Act 2004 (as amended), intends to prepare Special Speed Limit Bye-Laws for built-up and urban areas within the administrative area of South Dublin County.

The review supports the Government's Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030, Our Journey Towards Vision Zero, and the Guidelines for Setting and Managing Speed Limits in Ireland.

School Zones

It is proposed that 25 school locations will have periodic 30 km/h speed limits applied during school opening and closing times.

Housing Estates

South Dublin County Council has implemented a 30 km/h speed limit in all residential housing estates under its charge, supporting safer neighbourhoods and improved road safety.

Urban speed limits under review include 30 km/h, 50 km/h, 60 km/h and 80 km/h.

Consultation Documents

• South Dublin County Council Special Speed Limit Bye-Laws 2026 – Map
• South Dublin County Council Special Speed Limit Bye-Laws 2026 – Document

Consultation Period: Thursday, 6 August 2026 to Friday, 4 September 2026.

Note:

The draft bye-laws maps and document of the proposed amendments are available for inspection during normal office hours from 06/08/2026 to 04/09/2026 (both dates inclusive) at the following locations:

• County Hall, South Dublin County Council, Tallaght, Dublin 24.

Making a Submission or Observation

• Online through the Consultation Portal.
• By post to:

Senior Executive Officer
Planning and Transportation
South Dublin County Council
County Hall
Tallaght
Dublin 24

The closing date for submissions is 5.00 p.m. on 04/09/2026.

• Include your name and address and, where relevant, details of any organisation, community group or company you represent.
• Submissions relating to the South Dublin County Council Special Speed Limit Bye-Laws 2026 received within the consultation period will be considered.
• Please do not include false, offensive, confidential or personal information about another person without their consent.
• Submissions are subject to the Data Protection Acts 1988-2018 and the Freedom of Information Act 2014.
• Submissions should be based on your own opinion, experience and local knowledge.
• Clearly state whether you support, oppose or wish to amend a proposal.
• Identify the exact road or location being referred to, including road names, junctions, landmarks or road sections where possible.
• Provide a clear description of the location, including a geo-location, map reference or Eircode where available.
• Explain why the location is suitable for the proposed speed limit and how it meets the relevant speed limit assessment criteria.