John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Professor Cusack. Both presentations have given us much food for thought. I am sure there will be many questions. As Professor Cusack said in his conclusion, the aim of the Bill is to make our roads safer. He spoke about prescription drugs and illicit drugs. What is the situation in our present legislation and what will be the practical difference when this legislation is passed?

Mr. Towey said the UK pulled out of the European convention.

What is the situation if a person has penalty points and is detected for road traffic offences in the North or down here? How does it work at present if a person from the North is driving in the South? How will it work when this legislation is implemented?