Cecilia Keaveney (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 478: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the percentage of patrol cars per Garda district that have breathalysers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2971/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am advised by the Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána carry out roadside breath tests using electronic alcohol screening devices and alcolysers (blow in the bag devices). The Medical Bureau of Road safety has responsibility for the supply of alcohol screening equipment to An Garda Síochána and additional electronic screening devices are currently being supplied.

Garda management have confirmed that An Garda Síochána have sufficient quantities of electronic alcohol screening devices and alcolysers to ensure availability for all operational personnel, whether engaged on mobile or beat patrol.

Cecilia Keaveney (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 479: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the percentage of patrol cars per Garda district that have speed guns; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2972/07]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that speed detection devices are allocated to each Garda Division to meet enforcement needs. These are mobile devices and are not permanently fixed in patrol cars. I am also advised that the Garda mobile speed detection capability includes a total of four hundred and eight (408) hand-held speed detection devices and six (6) mobile video systems.

A procurement process to outsource the provision of speed cameras by An Garda Síochána is currently under way and I can assure the Deputy that I attach a very high priority to outsourcing and expanding the speed camera network.