Brendan Ryan (Dublin Fingal, Labour) | Oireachtas source

There should be further discussion on it. If the Minister feels that way, why does he think my amendment does not address the issue? Why is further consideration required? That is one element. In general, however, this amendment, if enacted, would be very helpful to parents. I am at an age where I see teenage children who are driving their mother's or father's car or seeking permission to do so. They pressurise their parents. They argue that even if it is the law the gardaí do not bother with it and that it will be grand. The amendment gives parents further armour to be able to push back against that argument, which we know takes place in households throughout the country. The parents can say that if their child is caught driving illegally, they will be in trouble as well. It is a serious matter and this is a neat amendment which will address it.