Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 November 2022
461. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice the number of camera zones in operation under the Garda safety camera contract; and the number of hours of monitoring and surveying vehicle speed which they provide annually. [56143/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) for the management and administration of Garda business, which includes operational decisions relating to road traffic matters.
Safety camera vans are currently operated by the service provider GoSafe under the direction of An Garda Síochána. Under the Garda safety camera contract, GoSafe provide a total of 90,000 hours of monitoring annually.
I am advised by An Garda Síochána that the number of safety camera zones nationwide is 1,363,
Further information on speed safety cameras can be found on the Garda website at the following link: garda.ie/en/roads-policing/safety-cameras/.
