Additionally, Ministers have agreed on a separate bill to allow Gardaí to share more information with local authorities, aiming to improve communication regarding road traffic incidents.

However, Transport Minister Eamon Ryan notes that passing the National Vehicle and Driver File bill will take some time. He believes that eventually, scanning registration plates will be more efficient.

“We don’t need tax discs anymore. Cars still need to be taxed, but with the new bill, Garda Síochána can check online using registration plates to see if a vehicle is taxed or stolen. A lot of information is readily available,” says Mr. Ryan.