PQ 83
83. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered the use of the radio data system traffic announcement function, including TA/TP functionality available in many vehicle audio systems, to issue urgent geographically targeted warnings to motorists in circumstances such as a wrong-way driver on a motorway; if Transport Infrastructure Ireland or his Department have assessed the technical feasibility of using existing broadcast infrastructure for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70369/26]
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6 October 2026
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6 October 2026 · Transport Infrastructure Ireland
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written
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Emer Currie
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Transport
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6 October 2026
Summary
83. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered the use of the radio data system traffic announcement function, including TA/TP functionality available in many vehicle audio systems, to issue urgent geographically targeted warnings to motorists in circumstances such as a wrong-way driver on a motorway; if Transport Infrastructure Ireland or his Department have assessed the technical feasibility of using existing broadcast infrastructure for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70369/26]
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6 October 2026
Transport Infrastructure Ireland
83. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered the use of the radio data system traffic announcement function, including TA/TP functionality available in many vehicle audio systems, to issue urgent geographically targeted warnings to motorists in circumstances such as a wrong-way driver on a motorway; if Transport Infrastructure Ireland or his Department have assessed the technical feasibility of using existing broadcast infrastructure for this purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70369/26]
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