Seán Crowe
Question:63 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he intends outsourcing some of the current functions of the gardaí in the administration of the fixed charge system. [20513/04]
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As part of the development of the fixed charge processing system, or FCPS, a contract has been placed for the provision of services such as the printing and posting of fixed charge notices and other documents. In addition, a tender process has been also completed for the provision of payment facilities which will be brought on stream following the enactment of the necessary enabling legislation by the Oireachtas. The Deputy may be aware that an interdepartmental working group is also currently considering the scope for the provision, monitoring and processing of the output of speed detection cameras by the private sector. I am satisfied that these innovations, together with the FCPS, will considerably reduce the administrative burden on operational gardaí and facilitate an increased Garda focus on the prevention and detection of road traffic offences.