Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 January 2016
205. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 135 of 19 November 2015, regarding the implementation of section 22 of the Road Traffic Act 2002, if this information is now to hand; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3855/16]
View answerI am advised by the Courts Service that, since 16 May 2012, all summonses issued to which Section 22 of the Road Traffic Act 2002 applies, have included the additional requirement that a person must also produce to the Court a legible copy of their driving licence or learner permit. Issues surrounding the implementation of this Section, including the question of the wording of summonses, is continuing to receive attention, in consultation with the relevant agencies.
I am further informed by the Courts Service that a total of 83 prosecutions have been listed before the District Court arising from the non-production of driving licences in court in accordance with Section 22 of the Road Traffic Act, 2002.
