Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Question 102: To ask the Minister for Transport if he is reviewing road traffic legislation; if he has made recommendations to the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform on updating road safety legislation in view of the large number of motorists who have had speeding offences thrown out of court because of legal loopholes; if he has had contacts with the Road Safety Authority in terms of a more comprehensive review of road safety legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46360/08]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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I take it the Deputy is referring to the recent speeding cases struck out by a District Court, and questions as to whether there was a requirement to publish a notice in Iris Oifigiúil of the making of special speed limit bye-laws by local authorities. There are no such requirements under the Road Traffic Act 2004 or in the guidelines made under it relating to the making of such bye-laws.

The enforcement and prosecution of speeding offences and any further action in relation to these particular cases is a matter for An Garda Síochána and the DPP.

The Road Traffic Acts are kept under review and amended from time to time, and my Department is in regular contact with all the agencies involved in road safety and traffic, including my colleague the Minister for Justice, Equality & Law Reform, An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority. A Road Traffic Bill is currently being drafted for publication early next year.