Paul Connaughton Snr (Galway East, Fine Gael)

This is an opportune time to raise the issue of penalty points. I thank my colleague, Deputy O'Dowd, for bringing this issue to the attention of the House.

Having read the details of the motion I thought the Minister would want to accept it. I do not know how long he expects to be in his position — I am sure he hopes to be in it for the next three or four years, all going well, but I guarantee him that——

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