Jim Walsh (Fianna Fail)

When I travel to Dublin on the N11, the most likely place for me to see gardaí is on the Kilmacanogue bypass where the speed limit on the dual carriageway is 40 mph. This brings the whole system and the speed limits into disrepute. The use of a volunteer force would allow for greater visibility. It is counter-productive to see gardaí hiding behind corners at the roadside. The police are visible in the United States but it is too late when one sees them. This means that every road user is mindful that speed checks take place. I suggest a common sense approach. I commend the Minister for this innovative proposal which is worthy of examination in an unbiased manner. It could be shaped into a proposal which would be of advantage to methods of policing.