There are 296,601 people who experience blindness or vision impairment in Ireland of some form (Central Statistics Office 2023). To create a level of understanding of surroundings, and to support their independent mobility as a pedestrian and public transport user, various measures are adopted in streetscape design and implementation. These include wayfinding and sensory elements such as braille & audible features on pushbutton controls at pedestrian crossings and tactile paving, in differing arrangements to suit certain situations and obstacles, on a footway to complement their primary mobility aid. This is typically a long white cane or guide dog. This paper will review international approaches to the design and implementation of tactile paving for pedestrians who are Blind or Vision Impaired (BVI) in a variety of different scenario types which aim to support independent mobility. Comparative analysis will establish what differences exist between the Irish context of tactile paving provision and international equivalence with a view to identify common approaches and best practice. A detailed review of existing different Design Guidance documentation in an Irish setting will discuss any contrasts in usage locally.