Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 84: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on correspondence from persons (details supplied) in Dublin 9. [4292/10]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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The use of speed detection equipment, including GATSO vehicles, is primarily an operational matter for the Garda Commissioner.

The Road Traffic Acts provide that such equipment may be used for the establishment of prima facie proof of the constituent of an offence, including the speed at which a person was driving. The issuing of Fixed Charge Notices and the initiation of court proceedings, follow the establishment of such proof.

Notwithstanding the additional demands on Garda resources, the use of such equipment, as proposed in the correspondence supplied by the Deputy, would require amendments to the Road Traffic Acts. I do not have any plans at this time to amend the Acts to allow for the proposed additional use of such equipment.