Rónán Mullen (Independent)

I add my voice to those calling for a debate on road safety. There are voices of disquiet concerning the fact that we do not have the speed cameras promised a number of years ago. I speak as someone who amended his behaviour on the road because of the introduction of speed cameras. Somehow, the momentum has been lost in recent years and I wonder why this is the case. The Government will stand indicted if the chairman of the Road Safety Authority resigns because of the lack of enthusiasm seemingly frustrating its board.

It is important to take an approach that promotes positive citizenship throughout the community. The only way to promote such an attitude is if we as legislators and those in Government show the same type of active and positive citizenship and pursue the issue. We should call speed cameras "safety cameras" because they are concerned with saving lives. The Government falls into the habit of getting bogged down in an issue such as provisional licences, but a number of issues cause the problem, including alcohol and the state of our roads. Regarding the former, increasingly desperate solutions are being proposed. Some have suggested credit cards for young people to ensure they do not purchase alcohol too frequently. The head of the Minister's advisory group discussed sending young members of——