Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am not against speed vans. Ms Hughes might think I am a crank but I am not. I just think it defies the whole purpose of what TII and the RSA are trying to achieve. It is not right on that particular section of the road. That is my only observation on that. I would love to hear the rationale TII is employing with An Garda Síochána on the N40. I have campaigned for speed cameras, GoSafe vans and Garda speeding measures in many different parts of my area but I just do not understand those two. I thank the witnesses for being here and for their work. I hope they do not think I am a crank because I am not. However, it undermines what TII, the RSA and An Garda Síochána are trying to achieve in those areas. Heading westbound there is temporary road signage and a temporary construction sign with no evidence of construction. If there is construction I would love to see it. For road construction markings on the motorway, there should be an advance alert system closer to the cones and to the people working there, whether they are cleaning the road or doing roadworks. In America there are flashing signs or more notification for motorists. That would help.