Mr. Michael Rowland:

The technology the Leas-Chathaoirleach mentioned does exist. Mr. Waide referred to it; it is called "intelligent speed adaptation". It is compulsory in all new-model cars from 2022 and for new models after that from July 2024. Off the top of my head, it will reduce the number of fatalities by about 20%, according to the research and evidence.

In the recent review of speed limits, there have been recommendations for reductions in speed limits but there will also be recommendations on the use of technology, such as both average speed cameras and static cameras, that will be used to enforce speed limits.

The most recent research we carried out was through Dr. Kiran Sarma of University of Galway. Professor Cusack referred to it earlier. Approximately 50% of pedestrians hit by a car travelling at 60 km/h will die, while 29% of pedestrians hit by a car travelling at 50 km/h will die. That is reduced dramatically at 30 km/h, where just 5% of pedestrians hit by a car will die.