Bank holiday penalty point plans are 'anti-rural' says TD

Bank holiday penalty point plans are 'anti-rural' says TD

Former minister and Fine Gael TD for Mayo Michael Ring said the plans by roads minister Jack Chambers to increase the punishment for dangerous driving on bank holidays were unconstitutional. Picture: John O'Grady

Sun, 29 Oct, 2023 - 20:32
Paul Hosford Political Correspondent

Plans for increased penalty points on bank holidays will be fought tooth and nail, a government TD says.

Former minister and Fine Gael TD for Mayo Michael Ring told the Irish Examiner the plans by roads minister Jack Chambers to increase the punishment for dangerous driving on bank holidays were unconstitutional.

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