Vol. 575 No. 3
122 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform with regard to the operation of the penalty points system, when the promised computer system will be in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27847/03]
The Garda is working in partnership with Fujitsu Consulting to develop and implement the fixed charge processing system, which provides for the computerisation of the Garda element of penalty points processing. It also provides for integration with the Courts Service and Department of Environment and Local Government systems. The Garda has indicated that the electronic system should commence in the second quarter of 2004, initially by way of pilot, and that the full range of offences can be implemented on completion of the pilot.
