Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 May 2024
124. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the national safety camera enforcement strategy; when it is expected to be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22199/24]
View answerIn line with commitments set out under Actions 67 and 122 of the Government's Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030, the National Transport Authority (NTA) chaired a cross-agency working group to examine various approaches to expediting the timely and efficient introduction of camera enforcement. Building on the recommendations of this group and work undertaken by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in respect of speed cameras, the Department has appointed TII to lead the development of the National Safety Camera Enforcement Strategy. This strategy will outline the structure, funding and partnership and governance arrangements associated with the management and implementation of camera based enforcement in Ireland. The Strategy is expected to be finalised before the end of 2024. There are also a number of ongoing and immediate actions in respect of cameras in advance of the production of the wider strategy. TII is working with An Garda Síochána (AGS) on the rollout of three additional average speed camera locations, while AGS has also approved the rollout of nine additional static cameras. A 20% increase in the hours of deployment of GoSafe vans, announced by the Minister for Justice last September, has also now been extended to October 2025. This will deliver 9,000 hours of activity each month, up from 7,500 before the rise.
