Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 April 2024
172. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider making changes to payment methods for those issued with speeding fines in Ireland but who live in a foreign country, including provision of an online payment option; if he will reassess the 56-day limit to allow for postage and potential errors on forms; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17679/24]
View answerAs previously advised in response to Parliamentary Question 50 of the 10th April 2024, I as Minister for Transport cannot comment on the processing of payments arising from speeding offences, as such operations are a matter for An Garda Síochána.
The Deputy may wish to note, however, that officials from my Department have been working on amendments to the European Cross-border Exchange of Information Directive, which will streamline mutual assistance procedures between Member States for the cross-border investigation of road-safety-related traffic offences, including speeding. These amendments will greatly assist An Garda Síochána in identifying non-residents who have drive illegally in this jurisdiction, thus facilitating the successful delivery of penalty notices to those drivers in their Member States of residence and higher levels of enforcement overall.
