Dáil
‹ Order of Business Penalty points legislation
Summary
Timmy Dooley asks whether emergency legislation is needed concerning penalty-point procedures. The Taoiseach says the Minister is obtaining advice and will legislate if necessary, but the need remains unclear.
During the course of business yesterday, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport made it clear that a serious issue has arisen in the context of the imposition of penalty points. He indicated that he is awaiting comments from the Attorney General on the matter and stated that there may be a requirement to introduce emergency legislation. Is the position relating to this issue any clearer today?
