Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I acknowledge the Deputy's concerns. Part of the reason for investment in the safe routes to schools scheme, the overall capital project and the active travel policy is to enhance the infrastructure to promote active travel. This morning, the road safety ministerial committee met the Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Deputy James Browne, in the Department of Justice. Assistant Commissioner Hilman was also present. This year, one of the seven key priorities for me as Minister of State is enforcement and this morning we had a lengthy discussion on strengthening enforcement in a number of areas. Speed is one area but that ripples down into other areas in terms of local policing plans. I will reflect the Deputy's feedback at the next ministerial road safety committee meeting. Targeted enforcement is really important, particularly as we enhance investment in active travel infrastructure.