Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)

It is unnecessary to insert the Irish translation of the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2006 here, as suggested by Deputy Crowe. The Bill will be translated into the Irish language when enacted and therefore there is no need for the amendment.

As regards Deputy Shortall's point, we discussed this at length on Committee Stage. While I am not a legal person, I have obtained legal advice to assure myself in this regard. That advice confirmed what I said on Committee Stage, that the legislation is strong and the previous penalty points are secure. The Deputy is correct in that there is no more challenged law in this country than the road traffic legislation. The view expressed to me, however, is that the position is strong as it is.

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