Minister confirms review of speed limits

Transport Minister Seamus Brennan has confirmed that speed limits will be reviewed as part of a move to all-metric road signage.

Speaking over the weekend Mr Brennan said: "If we are insisting people respect the speed limits, it is important that those limits are sensible."

The AA is calling for a full audit of all speed limits and has urged the gardai to concentrate on accident black spots, rather than profitable stretches of road where catching speeding motorists is "like shooting fish in a barrel."

The AA is also urging the need for an information campaign to combat public confusion about the speed limits, which range from 30 to 40 miles per hour in built up areas to 60 on open roads and dual carriageways, and 70 on motorways.