Tom Hayes
Question:122 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to review the penalty points system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23506/02]
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122 Mr. Hayes asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to review the penalty points system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23506/02]
150 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport if he has received a report from the Garda Síochána on the operation to date of the penalty points system; the number of motorists on whom penalty points have been imposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23443/02]
152 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Transport if he has satisfied himself with the implementation of the penalty points system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23507/02]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 122, 150 and 152 together.
The penalty points system was introduced on 31 October 2002. Penalty points will be applied to those convicted of speeding offences in the courts, and to those who pay a fixed charge to the Garda in order to prevent the instigation of court proceedings. I expect that the full application of the penalty points system will be achieved by the end of 2003. The question of reviewing the system will be considered against the background of its full operation.