Road Safety.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 December 2007

Tuesday, 11 December 2007

Ceisteanna (854)

Jimmy Deenihan

Ceist:

895 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the preferred tenderer for the speed safety cameras will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34015/07]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Deputy Brian Lenihan)

In accordance with EU Directives, relevant legislation and national public procurement procedures, a Request for Information (RFI) for the provision and operation of safety cameras on behalf of An Garda Síochána was published on the Government's procurement website on 24 November, 2006. Following the evaluation of the submissions received in respect of the RFI a total of six companies/consortia were short-listed in February, 2007 to participate in the next stage of the process. A detailed Request for Tender (RFT) was issued to the six short-listed candidates, with a closing date of 23 August, 2007 set for receipt of tenders. The process of selecting a preferred bidder is at an advanced stage. Following the completion of that process, I intend to submit proposals regarding the project to Government in the near future.