Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 September 2023
672. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if there are minimum quotas or targets that operators of a company (details supplied) must meet in terms of recording speeding vehicles; if so, what these quotas are; and the way in which are they determined. [39583/23]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, which includes the enforcement of road traffic legislation. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.
As the Deputy will be aware, GoSafe is a private company contracted to An Garda Síochána for the provision of services. The safety camera project was established to reduce speed related collisions and therefore save lives. The system is operated by the service provider GoSafe under the direction of An Garda Síochána.GoSafe has responsibility for ensuring monitoring and survey sessions are conducted in accordance with the schedules, and the provision of survey and monitoring data to An Garda Síochána. GoSafe provide the necessary vehicles, monitoring and survey equipment and operators. GoSafe work closely with An Garda Síochána to improve safety for all road users on Ireland’s road network.
I am informed by Garda authorities that there are no quotas in respect of the number of detections required in terms of recording speeding vehicles.
