Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 169: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the details of the Garda's capability of speed detection in the hours of darkness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8490/05]

Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 170: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if Garda hand held or tripod type speed detection equipment can effectively operate in hours of darkness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8491/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 169 and 170 together.

The type of speed detection equipment available to members of the Garda Síochána can operate effectively in the hours of darkness.

Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 171: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to acquire new speed detection equipment for gardaí; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8492/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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There are no proposals by the Garda authorities to acquire new speed detection equipment for the Garda Síochána.

A working group on speed cameras chaired by my Department and consisting of representatives of the Garda Síochána, the Department of Transport and the National Roads Authority is examining a range of issues concerning speed cameras, including the parameters for outsourcing their provision and operation and the interaction of any private sector operation with other agencies. Work is well advanced on preparing proposals and the group is due to report to me and the Minister for Transport shortly. We will then consider the issues arising from the report's recommendations and, having done so, we will consider presenting proposals to Government.