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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Apr 2017)

Brendan Griffin: They have not been able to get those figures.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Apr 2017)

Brendan Griffin: Deputy Broughan has been waiting patiently and other members wish to speak again.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Apr 2017)

Brendan Griffin: Next are Senator Feighan and Deputy O'Keeffe.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Apr 2017)

Brendan Griffin: Is the Deputy referring to the alcolocks that prevent someone activating the vehicle if they have alcohol in their system?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Apr 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I presume the witnesses would not have any issue with that, if there is a limit.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Apr 2017)

Brendan Griffin: There are a few old lads doing them as well.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Apr 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I am quite concerned about the fact that, in the context of the categories of driver to whom section 29 applies, namely, the learner, novice or professional drivers who have readings between 20 mg and 50 mg and between 50 mg and 80 mg, of the number who choose to contest the fixed penalty notice and go to court, more of those who are not in the 50 mg to 80 mg cohort of non-specified drivers...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Apr 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I am just concerned that more people will challenge.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Apr 2017)

Brendan Griffin: Instead of a three month automatic disqualification there would be a six month minimum if convicted in court. In a rural area, more people will challenge it because they will be off the road rather than the 82% who opt for the fixed penalty notice in that cohort. We need to factor that into this debate because it was not part of the regulatory impact analysis. I am conscious that there are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (12 Apr 2017)

Brendan Griffin: We will have to get that from the Department of Justice and Equality. I thank our witnesses for appearing here, and for their time and testimony which will inform the overall pre-legislative scrutiny conducted by this committee.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: State Examinations (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 101. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18878/17]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Teachers' Remuneration (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 117. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) has been paid at the wrong scale since 2014; the reason the person's qualifications have not been recognised on the pay scale; if his Department will recognise the qualifications of the person and rectify the anomaly retrospectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18972/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (13 Apr 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 259. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding an offer to help alleviate the scoliosis treatment waiting lists (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18971/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Projects (2 May 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 53. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will consider a minor grant scheme for local authorities to administer to community projects aimed at preserving old photographs and video footage in their respective localities; her views on preserving such valuable historical records before they get lost or destroyed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20392/17]

Written Answers — Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Heritage Projects (2 May 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 56. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the timeframe for the completion and full opening of Killarney House; her plans for 2017; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20380/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Rebates (2 May 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 266. To ask the Minister for Finance the annual cost of increasing the rebate under the Med 1 scheme from 20% to 25%, 30% and 33.5%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19956/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Road Tolls (2 May 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 269. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider providing an annual rebate, similar to the Med 1, on toll fees paid by persons commuting to and from work; the estimated cost to the Exchequer of a 20% rebate; his views on whether the cumulative effect of tolling on certain routes is anti-competitive and anti-worker; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20049/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Motor Insurance Regulation (2 May 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 270. To ask the Minister for Finance the timeline for the implementation of the recommendations to reduce motor insurance premiums; the measures which have been implemented to date; the priority of implementation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20050/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (2 May 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 274. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will expand the range of ailments and the degree of disability in order to qualify for the primary medical certificate for automobile purchase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20078/17]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (2 May 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 289. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will consider a reduction in capital gains tax in the 2018 budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20823/17]