Mr. Hugh Creegan:

The NTA and TII have good relations with the Garda Síochána. It assists us in an enormous number of projects but it, too, is stretched in terms of resources. On enforcement at box junctions and bus lanes, we have commenced a dialogue with the Department of Transport ,Tourism and Sport on moving towards camera based enforcement, which is in place in many other jurisdictions. However, this will require legislation because currently only An Garda Síochána can prosecute on the basis of camera evidence. Under the system operated in London and other cities a local authority or transport provider can prosecute. We would like to see a camera based enforcement system in place. The Department is considering this proposal. Hopefully, it will be taken forward in due course.