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]
This parliamentary question explores whether existing vehicle radio technology, specifically the Radio Data System (RDS), can be used to broadcast emergency alerts to drivers. The goal is to provide immediate, geographically targeted warnings for life-threatening situations, such as wrong-way drivers on motorways. The inquiry targets the Irish Department of Transport and Transport Infrastructure Ireland to determine if the technical feasibility of using current broadcast infrastructure for these safety alerts has been assessed.