Mr. Michael Finn:

From our perspective, the technology exists. There are already limiters in place on buses and trucks and the drivers of those vehicles are prohibited from driving over a set speed limit. What can we not do this in respect of motorways? The maximum speed at which anyone should drive on a motorway is 120 km/h. The technology exists to do as I am outlining. Likewise, if one is not wearing one's seat belt, one will hear a beep noise in the car and that beep noise will continue until one puts it on.

We have other technology. For example, my satnav system will recognise that I am in a 80 km/h zone. Why can it not make the connection or keep pinging until my speed goes under 80 km/h? This type of technology exists and we should be looking at it. These things influence people's behaviour. Likewise, it is possible to put limiters on the sides of motorcycle engines to limit speed capacity for young people or learners. We would welcome that. We have a technology group that includes a representative of the Road Safety Authority. Superintendent O'Donohue is on the group. The group is considering these technology developments. Likewise, alco-meters can go into cars to stop us from making ill-informed decisions. If people did not have alcohol consumed, they would be more savvy but the alcohol does affect our common sense.