There are no proposals by the Garda authorities to acquire new speed detection equipment for the Garda Síochána.
A working group on speed cameras chaired by my Department and consisting of representatives of the Garda Síochána, the Department of Transport and the National Roads Authority is examining a range of issues concerning speed cameras, including the parameters for outsourcing their provision and operation and the interaction of any private sector operation with other agencies. Work is well advanced on preparing proposals and the group is due to report to me and the Minister for Transport shortly. We will then consider the issues arising from the report's recommendations and, having done so, we will consider presenting proposals to Government.