Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)

I will have to revert to the Deputy on the latter question. I appreciate his point that on-line payment is a sensible way to deal with the matter.

On the remuneration basis, I understand that a fee per item basis is being contemplated. That is the only way An Post can incentivise post office owners and managers around the country. It will not be a question of giving people incentives to hand out tickets for cash, however.

I will not excuse one road death, let alone the appalling figures of recent months. The State must play its part in ensuring proper enforcement of road traffic law and the Garda Síochána has to do that with the resources it has been provided. Every citizen also has a duty to co-operate with the Garda Síochána.

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