Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 147: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the agreement reached between the Chief Superintendent of the Garda traffic corps and traffic management officials from Dublin City Council regarding enforcement measures at East Wall Road, Dublin 3; the number of fines issued to drivers of heavy goods vehicles at East Wall Road, Dublin 3 between Annesley Bridge and the junction with the Alfie Byrne Road to date in 2006; if the City Council closed circuit television at this location has been utilised to serve fines as required; if further enforcement measures will be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17739/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that to date in 2006 five offences of drivers of heavy goods vehicles have been detected proceeding beyond a specified weight sign at East Wall Road between Annesley Bridge and Alfie Byrne Road.

I am further informed that in recent months the 3 tonne restriction sign at this location was removed and replaced with a "cars only" sign. This is not a designated prohibitory sign in accordance with the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997, and as such has resulted in difficulties in intercepting HGVs in the area. I am further informed that Dublin City Council CCTV cameras maybe used for traffic management purposes only.