Written answers

Thursday, 9 November 2006

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Road Safety

5:00 pm

Photo of John PerryJohn Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 66: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of tenders he has received for the roll out of speed cameras: the cost for the provision of same; if a contract has been signed; when they will be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37350/06]

Photo of Michael McDowellMichael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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Work is well advanced on the preparation of a call to the market for expressions of interest in tendering for the project. Following the call for expressions of interest, a number of candidates will be awarded pre-qualification status and short-listed to proceed to the next stage. A request for tenders will be made to the short-listed candidates, and the successful candidate will be selected on the basis of the tenders received. In relation to the cost of implementing speed cameras the selection of an outsource provider will be made by way of an open and competitive tendering process. In accordance with EU and national procurement guidelines the Invitation for Expression of Interest will be published in the EU journal and on the Government's procurement website. All responses received will be evaluated on an individual basis in accordance with the criteria set down in the Expressions of Interest document. I am not in a position at this time to indicate to the Deputy the potential cost of the project as this will depend, inter alia, on the tenders ultimately received. I assure the Deputy that I attach a very high priority to outsourcing and expanding the speed camera network and to ensuring there will be no undue delay in the procurement process. I expect that, subject to negotiations, the contract for safety cameras will be awarded and the start up phase commence as early as possible next year.

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