Terence Flanagan
Question:271. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to further roll-out the red light camera system in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24119/15]
View answerWednesday, 17 June 2015
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As the Deputy will be aware I launched Ireland's first automated red light camera system at the Blackhall Place-Benburb Street junction in Dublin 7 on 4 June. The new system will see motorists who break the red traffic lights and put themselves, and passengers and drivers of passing Luas trams at huge risk, automatically receive three penalty points for commission of the offence. The matter of a further roll-out of the Red Light Camera System in Dublin is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) which has statutory responsibility for the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including Luas light rail projects.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within ten working days.