Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 April 2009
108 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the national speed camera programme; when the national speed camera programme will commence; the reason for the ongoing delays with the roll out; the amount of funding he has allocated to the speed camera programme for 2009, 2010 and 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13689/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn accordance with EU Directives, national public procurement procedures and relevant legislation, An Garda Síochána engaged in a procurement process for the provision and operation of safety cameras. As a result, a preferred supplier has been selected, allowing for the contract discussion phase of the procurement process to proceed.
Following the supplementary budget submitted by the Minister for Finance to the Dáil on 7 April, the detailed allocations to Departments are currently being finalised. Against this background discussions are taking place between my Department, the Departments of Transport and Finance and An Garda Síochána with a view to making every effort to proceed with this project as speedily as possible. Until contract discussions are concluded, it is not possible to indicate a specific timescale for the project.
