Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

There are no circumstances in which I would consider not bringing in the legislation currently. After so long and such forensic examination of the legislation, and after this House has quite clearly expressed what it wishes, it would be extraordinary not to introduce the legislation at this stage. It is quite clear to me and everybody else in this House that whereas the Deputy and others supporting this amendment have very legitimate views that I do not contest for a moment and which are sincere, the wish of the vast majority of this House - we are in a democracy - is that the Bill should be seen through quickly. There may be scope for taking some of the measures suggested by the Deputy but we should not delay the legislation when it is quite clear the majority of the House on Second Stage wanted to see it through. It has been delayed by parliamentary tactics but I will not give way to them under any circumstances whatever.

I know Deputy Fitzmaurice in particular is very sincere about some of the views and he is often very constructive with his contributions. I am prepared to put his views on an intensive course for testing in Mondello to the Road Safety Authority, RSA.

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