Commencement of Legislation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 February 2014

Thursday, 6 February 2014

Ceisteanna (135)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

135. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the technical and administrative arrangements required to bring section 44 of the Road Traffic Act 2010 into effect are now at an advanced stage; and if the working group established under the aegis of the Courts Service to examine various operational aspects of the penalty points system has reported recently on the way section 44 can be commenced without any further delay. [6040/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

The working group established under the aegis of the Courts Service has reported recently and has highlighted that substantial technical and administrative arrangements are required to be put in place to facilitate the commencement of the provision in question. I am assured that these matters remain under thorough assessment by the Garda authorities and the Courts Service.