Ivor Callely (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)

With regard to Senator McDowell's earlier question, I mistakenly stated that the penalty for the offence was €3,000. The penalty is €800 for a first offence and €1,500 for a second offence. I confused the offence with not producing a driver's licence, which attracts a €3,000 penalty.

In reply to Senator Finucane, one can nominate the station at which one wants to produce the licence. Anybody who is stopped and requested to produce a licence or other documentation that may be required can nominate the Garda station of his or her choosing.