I recognise that there may be short-term problems in the administration and implementation of the system, but I am sure that we will get over those difficulties as gardaí become more familiar with the system. The purpose of penalty points, of course, is not to penalise people or to put them off the road; they are aimed at changing driver behaviour. The early indications are that we are seeing a change in driver behaviour. People are beginning to observe 30 mph and 40 mph speed limits. They are now less prone to speeding on the open road and generally driving more carefully, which shows the system is beginning to work. As well as helping to save lives and prevent injuries, the real objective of the initiative, the system is helping to bring down insurance costs for motorists. The Minster is working closely with the Ministers for Enterprise, Trade and Employment and Justice, Equality and Law Reform on an overall Government plan to reduce all insurance costs, including motor premiums. I wish him and his colleagues well in that endeavour and hope we begin to see their efforts pay dividends before the year is out.