Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 November 2012
746. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects to bring the forthcoming Road Traffic Bill before the Dáil Éireann; the measures that will be contained within same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52884/12]
View answerI expect to bring the General Scheme of the Road Traffic Bill to Government in December for approval for formal drafting. Once formal drafting is approved, my Department will engage with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel to expedite the process. It is, as the Deputy will understand, never possible to be certain in advance how long that drafting process will take. I intend however to publish the Bill as soon as possible in the New Year. The General Scheme will address a range of issues. These will include elements of the Graduated Driver Licensing System, amendments related to the roadside testing of drivers for impairment, testing of unconscious drivers following collisions and changes to the penalty points regime deriving from the recent review of the system carried out this year by my Department. I also intend to include measures to facilitate car clubs and charging points for electric cars.
