Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that they operate a range of mobile speed detection equipment, including six Gatso vans (mobile units with on-board cameras, radar and computer system) throughout the State. There is also a number of fixed camera installation posts at various locations in the Dublin area and the Louth/Meath Division. Three cameras are rotated between these posts, two in the Louth/Meath Division and one in the Dublin area. I am informed that the mobile camera speed detection vans will be updated in the near future with digital technology and additional units will be brought into service. In addition in-car camera systems will be fitted to Traffic Corps vehicles, a significant proportion of which will also incorporate speed enforcement equipment.

The Garda Síochána also operate other speed enforcement equipment, including in excess of 400 hand held speed detection devices and car/motor cycle systems.

The Garda speed enforcement capability will be enhanced significantly through outsourcing the operation of safety cameras to a private service provider. Following a call for expressions of interest, six candidates were awarded pre-qualification status and have been issued with a detailed Request for Tender, with a closing date of 25 July 2007. Following an evaluation process the successful tenderer will be selected on the basis of the tenders received and a contract will be entered into with the successful tenderer.

As part of the Request for Tender, tenderers are being asked to indicate the equipment, including cameras, which they consider will be necessary to provide the service required.