Dáil debates

Wednesday, 5 April 2006

Road Safety Authority Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed).

 

12:00 pm

Photo of Olivia MitchellOlivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)

The Minister said that we may eventually need a different system but we cannot afford to wait for Europe to make up its mind about a system that transcends all countries. We should computerise now. I do not believe that surrendering licences is a problem because, even if local authorities get back licences, must they notify the Garda? If they do not notify anyone, do they follow up the matter? The local authorities have no procedures in place. The system is not working and until I have evidence to the contrary, I will persist in this view. Every garda I speak to says the same thing. The driver licensing system is a shambles and causes significant problems for the Road Traffic Acts.

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