The below motions and questions were raised at the November 2025 meeting of the Clane-Maynooth Municipal District.
Motion – Councillor William Durkan
That the council inspects the low volume of speed signage in the Drehid and Gilltown areas, with the aim of improving coverage beyond what is currently there, or recommended by the design manual, to improve public safety.
Report: The existing speed signage in this area is in compliance with the requirements of the Traffic Signs Manual. Prior to the reduction in the speed limits nationally on local roads, the same amount of signage was in place to advise drivers of the speed limit. It is not deemed necessary to install additional speed signage in rural areas.
Motion – Councillor William Durkan
That the council investigates the condition of footpaths in Anne Street, Prosperous and outlines any options to facilitate repair works.
Report: The Municipal District Engineer will inspect the footpath in Anne Street and advise the members of the estimated cost of repairs to consider, ahead of the LPT allocations for 2026.
Question – Councillor William Durkan
Can the council provide an update on the schedule for implementation for ‘Jake’s Law’ speed reductions and the subsequent review of urban speed limits within the municipal district?
Report: The submission period for the Proposed 30 KPH Speed Limit in Residential Housing Estates Taken in Charge (Jake’s Law) process closes on the 4 November 2025. Following this, a report will be prepared and presented to the elected members. It is then a matter for Full Council to approve or reject the proposed changes to the speed limit by-laws. It is expected that this process can be completed by the end of 2025. A commencement date in 2026 will then need to be agreed so that the ordering and implementation of the appropriate poles and signage along with any other statutory consultations can take place. A review of urban speed limits will commence following the conclusion of the vote by the elected members of the above Jake’s Law process.
Question – Councillor William Durkan
Can the council provide an update on the Safe Routes to School assessment in the case of Prosperous National School?
Report: An Tasice/Green Schools has shared an Outline Delivery Plan for Scoil an Linbh Íosa, Prosperous as part of the Safe Routes to School Programme. This Outline Delivery Plan contains supporting and sorting documentation from the parent survey and audits carried out for the school. The Sustainable Transport Section is examining this outline delivery plan and will be arranging a meeting with the principals in the first instance and then progressing a design for consultation to be shared with elected members at that time.
