Increasing number of penalty points awarded based on number of offences 'logical'

Speaking in Cavan on Monday, Higher Education Minister Simon Harris said the recent string of accidents had brought 'tragedy and pain to so many communities'

Higher Education Simon Harris: 'Issues around enforcement are key as well and also issues for all of us, as we go about our business and go about our lives on the road.'

It is logical to increase the number of penalty points awarded to drivers based on the number of offences committed, Higher Education Minister Simon Harris has said.

Speaking in Cavan on Monday, Mr Harris said the recent string of accidents had brought “tragedy and pain to so many communities”.