Seanad debates

Wednesday, 5 November 2003

Insurance Industry Reform: Motion.

 

We must also recognise the importance of the penalty points system and pay compliment to the Minister for Transport, Deputy Brennan on that. Driver behaviour has certainly improved since its introduction. We must also pay compliment to the Garda and all concerned in its implementation. The NCT also ensures there is a better quality of car on the road. People complained about the tests becoming more stringent, but so they should be because no car should be on the road unless it is road worthy. If it is not, it should be taken off the road. I pay compliment to those concerned in its implementation. Senators commented on driving tests in daylight and not at night. However, the driving test for lorries takes no consideration of the type of load the lorry is carrying. The test is done in a simple articulated truck with no test on the type or securing of the carried load which is crucial for the safety of other road users. The Department of Transport must examine this and ensure that insurance cover is in order to look after the interests of other users.

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