Paschal Mooney (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for his comprehensive reply and for tolerating my account of being caught in the penalty point system. Can he indicate when the review will be completed and when we will see changes in those areas where the speed limits are inconsistent? In the example I gave, 60 km/h would seem to be a more acceptable limit than 50 km/h although I accept what the Minister says about concealed entrances and other reasons for the limits.

When I spoke about revenue collection I was not thinking of it as the only motive but it is possible that there are other internal benefits to sending somebody out to catch as many drivers as possible. Perhaps it looks good on one’s record. Those situations are not necessarily for road safety, they are for catching as many errant motorists as possible. It frustrates people rather than encouraging them to go slow despite the penalties. I accept the point that ultimately it is our responsibility as drivers to ensure that we comply with the law.