Jim Walsh (Fianna Fail)

I ask the Leader, who is the spokesman on Northern Ireland, if he could arrange a debate on these issues at an early opportunity. The House should express its voice in support of the tremendous historic efforts that have been made by the Taoiseach and many others from all sides of these Houses.

Could I refer to the call for the roll-out of the speed cameras? If the speed cameras were rolled out today it would be a travesty of justice and would bring the laws into disrepute. Many of our speed limits are far too curtailing relative to the significant improvement in our roads. It is eight years since the chief executive of the NRA said at an Oireachtas committee meeting that the speed limit on the Arklow bypass, and one can now also add the Gorey bypass, which is a very high quality dual carriageway, would be increased to 120 km/h. That should happen as soon as possible and speed limits should be reviewed across the country before the imposition of speed cameras. Otherwise, it will be seen as a money-gathering exercise and will not gain the support of the public. Enforcement is essential but the laws must be realistic when enforcement is taking place in order to gain widespread support, which we all want.