Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Senator Brian Hayes spoke about the emergency traffic legislation. We have informed the relevant parties that this will be held tomorrow. We all know this legislation is needed and it would be for the good of the country that there would be close surveillance over the Christmas period and thereafter on those the gardaí feel could be under the weather. Legislation is required to provide for the establishment of an independent agency to oversee this. This was not included in the previous legislation and this is why the change is needed. We would be keen to deal with any legislation that would contribute to greater safety on the roads. I think this is the point Senator Hayes was making.

I know the Cathaoirleach will not allow me to talk about the CCTV cameras at the Fianna Fáil meeting.