Patrick Costello (Dublin South Central, Green Party)
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181. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the development of a national strategy for camera-based enforcement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17953/24]

Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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In line with commitments set out under Actions 67 and 122 of the Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030, the National Transport Authority (NTA) chaired a cross-agency working group to examine various approaches to expediting the timely and efficient introduction of camera enforcement.

Building on the recommendations of this group and work undertaken by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in respect of speed cameras, the Department has appointed TII to lead the development of the National Safety Camera Enforcement Strategy. This strategy will outline the structure, funding and partnership and governance arrangements associated with the management and implementation of camera enforcement in Ireland. The Strategy is expected to be finalised before the end of 2024.

There are also a number of ongoing and immediate actions in respect of cameras in advance of the production of the wider strategy. TII is working with An Garda Síochána (AGS) on the rollout of three additional average speed camera locations, while AGS has also approved the rollout of nine additional static cameras. A 20% increase in the hours of deployment of GoSafe vans, announced by the Minister for Justice last September, has also now been extended to October 2025. This will deliver 9,000 hours of activity each month, up from 7,500 before the rise.

As TII is leading the development of the national strategy, I have referred the question to TII for direct, detailed reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.