Timmy Dooley (Fianna Fail)

I join with Senator Burke in expressing my sympathy to the families of the victims of the horrendous tragedy in my constituency of Clare over the weekend. Not wanting to prejudice any investigation that might be under way, I agree it is time to urgently look at the trade in unroadworthy cars. The Minister for Transport, Deputy Brennan, has indicated he is prepared to do so. All Members of the House would no doubt like to see something done. This situation has developed over a number of years as a result of higher car standards being put in place by means of the NCT. The net result is that there are now more cars at the lower end of the market which can still be driven but are not roadworthy. A trade has developed in that area, with cars sold cheaply, in effect allowing children to buy them. We need to address this issue.