Pat O'Neill (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Will the Leader invite the Minister for Transport, Deputy Varadkar, to come to the House for a debate on his proposals in respect of the increase in penalty points. I welcome the fact that he will increase penalty points for the use of mobile telephones while driving. We have had too many deaths on the roads in the past month. We should have a debate on road safety and penalty points before legislation is brought to this or the other House in respect of increasing the number of penalty points. It would be a worthwhile exercise and we would get the views of all sides of the House. His officials would then be able to draw up proper legislation on the issue. I call for a debate on the penalty points system and transport in the near future.