Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to enact section 54(c) of the 2010 Road Traffic Act giving learners only one point for driving unaccompanied, three points if contested in court, and no points for learners driving without L plates; if so, if he will explain the way this will work without first enacting section 44 of Road Traffic Act 2010 which will ensure that the current loophole does not continue whereby drivers are getting their cases struck out in court by claiming that they did not receive their notice of fine and points in post; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38543/12]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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My reply to Dáil Question No. 684 from the Deputy refers.  In the context of the overall review of the penalty points system, I am considering bringing the offence of non-display of an 'L' plate within the scope of the penalty point system, though such a measure would require primary legislation. Furthermore, my officials are also in consultation with the relevant stakeholders, including the Department of Justice and Equality and the Gardaí, regarding the commencement of section 44 of the 2010 Act.  I expect to receive an update on those consultations shortly.