Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 October 2012
718. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will enact section 44 of the Road Traffic Act 2010; the reason there has been such a delay in implementing this section of the 2010 Act; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46376/12]
View answerSection 44 of the Road Traffic Act 2010, when commenced, will provide, on receipt of a court summons, for a third and final opportunity to pay the original fixed charge, increased by 100%, up to 7 days before the matter is to be dealt with by the courts. This provision was included in the 2010 Act in consultation with the Courts Service and the Garda Síochána. Officials from my Department are in consultation with the Department of Justice and Equality and the Gardaí regarding the commencement of the provisions.
The Department of Justice and Equality has recently advised that the technical and administrative measures required to commence this section remain under evaluation and this assessment is currently receiving careful attention. As soon as the Department of Justice and Equality advise that the technical and administrative measures are resolved, I shall immediately commence Section 44.
