Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 February 2017
415. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to alter the existing sentencing range for persons convicted of dangerous driving causing death; if he will explain the current system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9391/17]
View answerThe Road Traffic Act as amended sets out the penalties for dangerous driving where the consequences are death or serious bodily harm. Upon conviction by the court, the penalties are a fine up to a maximum of €20,000 and/or a custodial sentence of up to 10 years. Sentencing is at the discretion of the courts.
I have no plans to change this at the current time.
