Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)

I thank the Deputy for the amendment. The intention of section 11, as originally proposed, is to support enforcement by the Garda and transport officers in relation to licensed and unlicensed operators and vehicles which are not authorised on licence. This requires that the appropriate documentation be carried in the vehicle for this purpose. Penalties for not doing so act as a deterrent. It is essential that people carry documentation in their vehicles. If they did not it would make enforcement more difficult. On that basis, I do not propose to accept the amendment.

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