COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, December 08, 2025

MOTION NO. 10

MOTION: Councillor C. Brady

This council calls on the Chief Executive to make information on current and upcoming road openings in South Dublin publicly available in a clear and easily accessible format for residents

REPORT:

 The Road Management Office (RMO) administer the two road network management tools detailed below on behalf of all Local Authorities:

• Pavement/Road Asset Management: The MapRoad Pavement Management System (PMS) — with desktop, web, and mobile components — is used to record and manage the condition, extent, and history of the road network.

• Roadworks/Road Licensing: The MapRoad Roadworks Licensing System (MRL) is used for managing applications/licences for roadworks, particularly excavations or other work by utilities or contractors.

South Dublin County Council have contacted the Road Management Office in relation to public access to real-time information on roadworks on the public road network.

The RMO have indicated that the Department of Transport has tasked the RMO to develop a communication portal with real time information on Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Local Authority Roadworks on the road network.  The RMO have said that they will examine the feasibility of further developing the proposed Portal system to publicise all roadworks on the network.  This means to add information to the planned communication portal on third party utility works and other contractors carrying out work on public roads.

The development of any portal will take some time.  The RMO said they will be tackling this item over the course of 2026.  SDCC will provide updates on any developments as they become available.