Readers' Blog: Time to learn lessons on new drivers

In the week where a grand plan for the rejuvenation of rural Ireland was launched, we saw what could be considered to be yet another attack on life in rural Ireland when a plan to target and prosecute learner drivers was announced.

The plan to repossess cars and fine parents or any individual who allow learner drivers to drive their cars unaccompanied ought to be considered outrageous. Of course there may be issues regarding the number of learner drivers involved in accidents but this latest measure is akin to using a rock breaker to crack a nut.