Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 314: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will provide a detailed response to a previous parliamentary question. [18048/09]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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As indicated in the previous reply, the introduction of additional penalty points will take place on a phased basis, as has been the practice up to now. No specific timetable was set for penalty points when provided for in the Road Traffic Acts.

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 315: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on the practice of newspaper sellers selling newspapers to motorists as they walk up and down at main junctions; if same is illegal; if the main newspaper groups have been requested not to facilitate this practice; his plans to prevent this practice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18148/09]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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The promotion of public awareness of road safety is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. The enforcement of the Road Traffic Acts or the Roads Act is a matter for the Garda Síochána. Safety in the context of a workplace or work environment comes under the remit of the Health and Safety Authority. I have no role in this regard.