Feargal Quinn (Independent)

There is a doubt in my mind as to the best system. The current system is very involved and Senator Burke has put forward a proposal that is worthy of consideration, although I have the same concern about the road safety authority being encumbered with other details such as those outlined.

When will penalty points apply on an all-Ireland basis? Is there any talk of applying them on a European basis? Will the Minister consider taking into account at some point, if not in this Bill, the procedure in Finland, which is to relate the penalties to the income of the individual? A man who was caught speeding on his motorbike in Finland recently had a very high income and was fined €200,000 for that offence. It got such attention from the media the public will be aware that it is highly unlikely to take place again.