Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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129. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of hours that speed camera vans are assigned to the K district in the Cabra and Blanchardstown areas compared to other districts in the DMR; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27556/24]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including the enforcement of road traffic legislation. The Commissioner is also responsible for procurement and related contract management. As Minister, I have no role in such matters.

The unprecedented allocation of over €2.35 billion for 2024 to An Garda Síochána demonstrates the Government's commitment to ensuring An Garda Síochána has provision for the equipment, technology, facilities, fleet and personnel it needs to carry out vital policing work.

I have been informed that An Garda Síochána constantly reviews safety camera van deployments based on operational needs and the needs of communities nationally and that to date in 2024, safety camera vans were deployed for approximately 2,581 hours across the D.M.R.

The Deputy may be aware that speed vans are currently operated by the service provider GoSafe under the direction of An Garda Síochána. The designation of specific sections of road as speed enforcement zones is based on an analysis of collision data. Following the selection of a speed enforcement zone the outsourced safety camera operator, GoSafe, liaises with local members of An Garda Síochána in order to identify suitable sites to operate from.

Road safety cameras operate in areas where there is a history of speed-related collisions, known as speed enforcement zones. Ongoing surveys are conducted to ascertain whether existing zones continue to represent locations where speeding is happening.

The table below, which was provided to me by the Garda authorities, sets out the number of hours that speed camera vans were assigned to Blanchardstown and Cabra districts in 2024 to date, and the total number of hours that speed vans were assigned to the D.M.R. in the same period.

Please note that this information is operational and may be subject to change.