Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 October 2005
417 Mr. Curran asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the new computer system which is required for the extension of the fixed charge system became operational during summer 2005 (details supplied). [26397/05]
View answerThe fixed charge processing system, FCPS, is the Garda IT system for processing fixed charge road traffic offences, including the requirements for the penalty points system. The FCPS is currently operational in Dublin, Cork city and parts of counties Louth and Meath. The system will be extended nationwide in respect of existing penalty point offences in conjunction with the commencement of an outsourced fixed charge payment collection service. Subject to finalisation of contract negotiations between the Department and the preferred service provider, rollout will commence later this year. In addition, it is proposed to rollout additional penalty point offences under regulations under the Road Traffic Act 2002, which will be prepared by the Department of Transport in consultation with my Department.
