Question
265. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of fixed charge penalty notices issued to learner drivers for driving without being accompanied by a fully qualified driver, for non-display of L plates in 2014 and in 2015 to date, how many persons paid these notices within the 56-day period, how many of those who did not pay within this period were issued with summonses, by District Court, were listed to appear in court, were convicted and had penalty points applied; the number of persons who had their licence numbers recorded, by court, for each of the offences; how many received four points and a conviction, by court; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44763/15]
Answer
Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): I have sought a report from the Garda authorities on the matters referred to and I will contact the Deputy directly as soon as it is to hand.