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Minister closes penalty points loophole

Transport Minister, Darragh O’Brien has closed a loophole in legislation that allowed drivers who had accumulated penalty points and were due for a six-month disqualification toinstead receive an ‘ancillary’ disqualification for a shorter time. The amended provisions will come into effect on 31 March 2025. The Road Traffic Act 2024...