Penalty Points System

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 November 2010

Wednesday, 10 November 2010

Ceisteanna (169, 170)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

206 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform if the Road Traffic Act 2010 is being implemented in terms of the requirement of drivers who have been charged with penalty points offences to present their licence to the court; if so, the number of drivers so far this year who have failed to present their licence to the court as mandated under the Road Traffic Act 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41861/10]

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

207 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the number of drivers who have been disqualified from driving by the court who have not handed in their driving licence so far in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41862/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Law Reform (Deputy Dermot Ahern)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 206 and 207 together.

Road traffic legislation is the responsibility of my colleague the Minister for Transport. I am informed that the section of the Road Traffic Act 2010 referred to by the Deputy has not yet been commenced by the Minister.

The number of drivers who have been disqualified from driving by the court and who have not handed in their licences is a matter for the courts. Under the Courts Service Act 1998, the Courts Service is independent in the performance of its functions which include, inter alia, the provision of statistical and other court related information.