Road Traffic Offences.

Thursday, 25 March 2004

Questions (133)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Question:

133 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the plans he has to exempt the emergency services, including all ambulance services, from the fixed-penalty notice directives when in the course of their important work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9412/04]

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Written answers

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

Legislation regarding speeding is contained within the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2003 and regulations made thereunder. This legislation is a matter for my colleague, Deputy Brennan, the Minister for Transport.