COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

MOTION NO.20

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

That the Area Committee requests South Dublin County Council to consider plans for the installation of red-light cameras, similar to those being introduced by Dublin City Council this year. There are ongoing concerns regarding vehicles consistently running red lights at this junction from the N4 side, regardless of the time of day. A red-light camera system would improve enforcement and enhance safety for all road users.

REPORT:

The National Transport Authority and Road Safety Authority are currently conducting trials of red light camera non-compliance detection in Dublin City centre.  This trial is to study the feasibility of assisting the Gardai in the enforcement of traffic light violations.

Firstly, there will need to be a post trial analysis of the effectiveness of these cameras in detecting red light running. Then, if the cameras prove effective, the creation of procedures for Local Authorities around continued compliance with the general data protection regulations (GDPR) and the proper use of traffic cameras.

In any event, SDCC will await official NTA/RSA guidance on this matter before we would consider installing any red light detection cameras in out Local Authority.