The default limit will drop from 80 kilometres an hour to 60 in November, unless special speed limits are adopted by the council.

The scheme treats people on low incomes for examinations, fillings, cleanings and tooth extractions.

Sinn Féin's spokesperson on Transport Martin Kenny has called on the Justice Minister to explain why this isn't already the case.

Under the proposed bill, it would prevent charities and local sports clubs advertising their fundraising draws if the prize pool is over €10,000.

The new law's, which will now be forwarded to the President for signing, aims to reduce speed limits, reform penalty points, and have mandatory drug testing at the scene of serious crashes.

On Friday, the Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023, proposed by Sinn Féin TD John Brady, was delayed under the instruction of the government.

The Deputy also said that the government must prioritise resourcing of the Roads Policing Unit

Sligo-Leitrim TD Martin Kenny says while it's likely the motion won't be passed, it's all about holding Government to account.