Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 323: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the introduction of speed cameras; the timetable involved for installation of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38405/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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In accordance with the Government's Road Safety Strategy, a tendering process for procuring an outsourced safety camera network is under way, the contracting authority for which is An Garda Síochána. Following a two stage tender and evaluation process, a preferred bidder has been identified.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that they are considering a request by one of the unsuccessful tenderers for clarifications. When the issues raised have been addressed, An Garda Síochána will commence contract discussions with the preferred bidder, with the aim of concluding them as expeditiously as possible.

It is intended that roll out of the network will be under way as early as possible next year. The 2009 Estimates provide €10 million in the Garda Vote for the provision of the service. This allocation will allow the project to proceed to full rollout in 2009.