Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 May 2004
166 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport the steps he has taken to address the issues surrounding the case involving the use by the Garda of speed detection equipment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16116/04]
View answer173 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to place the penalty points system on a sound legal footing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16082/04]
View answer174 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the initiative he has taken arising from a recent court decision affecting the penalty points system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16083/04]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 166, 173 and 174 together.
My Department has been notified by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions of an instance where Cork District Court dismissed a speeding offence case brought against a motorist where the prosecution was based on foot of a speed measurement that was detected by a member of the Garda Síochána using a speed detection radar gun. The matter has been referred for advice to the Office of the Attorney General with a view to identifying whether a change in the current road traffic law is required. If it is the case that an amendment is required, I will bring new legislative provisions before the Oireachtas without delay.
