Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 April 2004
752 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 91 of 15 October 2003, if he will furnish Dáil Éireann with the revised dates for the introduction of the computerised penalty points system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11967/04]
View answerI refer the Deputy to my replies to Parliamentary Question No. 133 of 29 January 2004 and Parliamentary Question No. 91 of 15 October 2003.
As I indicated at that time, 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 the Environment, Heritage and Local Government systems. I also indicated that the electronic system was planned to commence in the second quarter, initially by way of pilot.
The Garda indicates that the electronic system is planned to commence before the end of June, initially by way of live pilot, and that full implementation will follow on successful completion of the pilot.
