Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 February 2015
141. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views following the latest Garda report revealing widespread continued breaches in the penalty point system, in view of the importance of the system operating correctly in the interests of road safety and the need for all drivers to have confidence in the system. [4332/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe fixed charge and penalty point system is an important element of our overall road safety strategy and the Government will ensure that the most effective and equitable system is in place to maintain public confidence in the system. In January 2015, the Garda Professional Standards Unit concluded a report following its examination of the Procedures, Policy and Decision Making Processes in relation to cancellations in the Fixed Charge Processing System. The examination was carried out following concerns expressed regarding certain cancellation decisions within the System. While the findings and conclusions of the Report are matters appropriately to be addressed by An Garda Síochána and the Department of Justice and Equality, some of the recommendations contained impact on the functions of my Department. The recommendations are being studied within my Department at present, in consultation with the Criminal Justice Working Group, and they will be advanced as appropriate.
