Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)

This matter has been around for 20 years and ultimately will only be solved at a European-wide level when states can advise each other of the penalty points incurred by each other's nationals. This is a matter for discussion at European level. We are not in a position nor has it been possible for the past 20 years, to pursue those who have incurred penalty points and who are outside the State. I know our own citizens regard this situation as very aggravating but I hope this can be addressed in a Europe-wide context.

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