Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)

I will have to check in regard to motorcyclists. Motorcyclists comprise 2% of the traffic but comprise 12% of road fatalities. It is a serious concern. I believe the Road Safety Authority has completed consultations and that it is now a matter for the Department to finalise some statutory instrument in that regard. As Deputy Broughan rightly said, speed cameras are a matter for the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. It is no secret that we indicated they will be rolled out, in place and operational for 6,000 hours per month by the middle of next year.

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