The cameras on the N5 are located between Lislackagh and Cuilmore in Swinford. On the N3, they have been installed between Kilduff and Billis in Co Cavan.

So far this year, 126 people have died on Irish roads – one more than over the corresponding period in 2023.

The speed camera will located where serious accidents have occurred and will be sign posted to warn motorists to slow down

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said his direction that all uniformed officers complete at least 30 minutes of road policing during each shift has made a difference to Garda enforcement

Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan said ‘behaviour disimproved’ during and after the Covid-19 pandemic.

GoSafe cameras “do actually work” as they deter people from speeding and they detect speeding, she said.