Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 February 2007
175 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Transport if he has held discussions with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform in relation to the capabilities of the proposed new speed camera system; the recommendations that have been made by him to ensure that this system will use technology which can contribute to improving road safety and to traffic management; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6598/07]
View answerThe Government is pursuing the commitment given in the Road Safety Strategy to introduce a network of privatised speed cameras. Responsibility for the tender process, including the specification of technical requirements, lies with the Minister for Justice Equality and Law reform. The cabinet sub- committee on Road Safety, which I chair and of which the Minister for Justice is a member, oversees the integrated implementation of key road safety initiatives including the proposed speed cameras system.
