Imelda Munster (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

It was reported last week that 794 write-offs from Britain, a vast number, were imported into the State in June of this year alone. That equates to 10.7% of all cars imported, or 30 cars a day. It has increase from a figure of 530 in the same month in 2015.

The Road Traffic Bill 2014 intended to address that matter; however, the part of the Bill pertaining to write-offs was removed. The Minister stated that legal matters of concern had arisen, but when discussing the 2014 Bill the Minister's predecessor said that 40% of write-offs each year make their way back into service. I am sure the Minister will accept that this is a serious road safety issue. The term "write-off" refers to cars involved in crashes that are so seriously damaged that they either need major repairs done for them to be classed as roadworthy or should never appear back on the road. The Minister recognises that the legislation is badly needed, and I understand legal advice on this issue is pending, but what measures will he put in place in the interim? How long will it be before the Road Traffic Bill is brought back to the House? The Minister said-----

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