Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

On the first matter the Deputy raised, this is an issue on which reports were sought from the Road Safety Authority and others about how they view a reduction in the limit. We have noted what they have had to say but there has been no decision or consideration by Government of that matter. It is important to point out that one would have to consider a full comprehensive assessment of what proportionate penalties should apply were one to go down that road. Much more discussion and consideration of that matter must take place before the Government would be ready to consider any change at the moment.

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