Road Traffic Offences.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 July 2006

Tuesday, 4 July 2006

Questions (439)

Olivia Mitchell

Question:

449 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the progress made on establishing a reciprocal arrangement with Northern Ireland for the awarding of penalty points; when a workable regime is expected to be in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25694/06]

Written answers

Minister for Transport (Mr. Cullen)

I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 283 on 9th May. Work is ongoing in relation to introducing a system of mutual recognition of lesser offences. It is not envisaged that this will be completed before the end of 2006.