Seymour Crawford (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Question 34: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of stationary speed cameras in use; the areas in which they are used; when he expects this system to be extended nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40241/08]

Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 78: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the national speed camera programme; the estimated commencement date for rolling out the national speed camera programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39847/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 34 and 78 together.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are currently three fixed cameras rotated between posts at various locations in Louth Division, Meath Division and in the Dublin Metropolitan Region. The emphasis of Garda speed enforcement is on the use of mobile speed cameras and their capacity in this area has been substantially enhanced recently.

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 the Garda Síochána. Following a two stage tender and evaluation process, a preferred bidder has been identified.

The use of fixed cameras in the outsourced network may be relevant at a small number of locations but because of the characteristics of the State's road network, mobile cameras will predominately be used.

I am further 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, the 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.