Michael Finucane (Fine Gael)

I support the comments made by Senator Brian Hayes about the importance of the Road Traffic Bill, which will come before the House tomorrow. It is regrettable that the Minister does not incorporate in that Bill his intention to introduce more speed cameras around the country. As Members know, we have three speed cameras. Some time ago the Minister indicated he would expand that number to between 100 and 150 and outsource it. However, he has recently discovered that legislation is required to do this and it is regrettable that he must introduce ad hoc legislation. It is a pity that aspect is not incorporated in the legislation tomorrow. The Minister is good for soundbites, but when he is making statements like that he should know whether legislation is required before going off on a tangent.