Road signs damaged by Storm Éowyn last year are sending tourists and motorists in the wrong direction, a senator has claimed. Another impact, according to Fine Gael senator Gareth Scahill, is that road signs have been left pointing in the wrong direction. “This extends beyond storm damage, with road signs suffering from poor maintenance with many obscured and difficult to read,” Mr Scahill added“There’s another busy tourism season coming this summer, and it is essential that signs are visible, legible, and pointing in the right direction. “Faded road markings are becoming a serious hazard, particularly at night and during poor weather. This can include repairs to damaged or displaced road signs.”The department said that the expected lifespan of road signs is in the order of 15-20 years, with warranties on retroreflective sign-face materials generally extended to 12 years.

Source: Irish Examiner March 22, 2026 19:30 UTC