Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 190: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Gardaí have been in touch with their counterparts in the UK and Northern Ireland in relation to the introduction of a reciprocal system of recognising penalty points awarded to motorists between the Republic and Northern Ireland in 2007; the way in which this system will operate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30593/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The introduction of a reciprocal system of recognising penalty points awarded to motorists in this jurisdiction and in Northern Ireland is a matter for the licensing authorities in both jurisdictions, the Department of Transport in this jurisdiction and Driver and Vehicle Licensing Northern Ireland.

I am informed that the Minister for Transport has agreed with the UK Minister for State for Transport the terms of reference for a study of the feasibility of greater cooperation between Ireland and the UK in relation to lesser road traffic infringements, with a view to officials undertaking a study on this basis and reporting back early next year.

I am also informed that the Minister for Transport has agreed with the UK Minister of State for Transport to enter into bilateral arrangements on the mutual recognition of driving disqualifications as envisaged in the EU Convention on Driver Disqualification.