I am informed by the Garda authorities that the activity referred to by the Deputy occurs on a stretch of roadway which traverses through County Fermanagh on the N.54/A3. Accordingly, responsibility for road safety enforcement on that particular stretch of road rests with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). I am advised that An Garda Síochána monitors traffic and performs static checkpoints at strategic locations on the proportion of the road in this State.
I am further informed that a number of joint operations have been conducted by An Garda Síochána and the PSNI targeting anti-social driving practices on this road and am assured by the Garda authorities that these operations will continue to be prioritised in the future. Furthermore, An Garda Síochána and the PSNI maintain ongoing close liaison with local public representatives on both sides of the border in relation to this matter and have been proactive with regard to road safety enforcement measures in this area and its surrounds.
Insofar as the recent fatal collision which occurred on a section of the road in this State on 15 September, 2012 is concerned, the position is that the Garda investigation into this collision is at an advanced stage and it would not be appropriate to comment further on the incident at this time.
