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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 2 Dec 2003

Vol. 576 No. 1

Written Answers. - Traffic Management.

Ciarán Cuffe

Ceist:

274 Mr. Cuffe asked the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce a separate traffic police force. [28307/03]

The programme for Government contains a commitment to the establishment of a dedicated traffic corps. As I have already indicated in the House, I support the implementation of this proposal through the formation of a corps that will be separately identifiable and visible. A consultation process, involving my Department, the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Garda Síochána, on the establishment of a dedicated traffic corps is in progress. The question of the relationship the corps will have with the Garda and in particular whether it will be under the overall control of the Commissioner is central to the development of this proposal.

The establishment of a dedicated traffic corps which is independent of the Garda would require the introduction of legislation, in particular to establish the powers and functions of the corps and its accountability. A working group has been established to urgently consider the options available in terms of advancing this proposal. This group comprises representatives from the Department of Transport, the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, the Garda Síochána, the Dublin Transportation Office and the Office of the Director of Traffic.

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