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From Tuesday, people banned on the other side of the border from where they live will have the prohibition extended to their home jurisdiction. The law change gives effect to a road safety agreement signed between the UK and Irish governments in 2015. Drivers banned in their home jurisdiction would not be able to drive in the other as they have no licence. The law change covers drivers banned for reckless or dangerous driving, hit-and-runs and driving while under the influence of drink or drugs. Penalty points Meanwhile, the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland said officials on both sides of the border continue to work closely to implement the mutual recognition of penalty points for speeding, drink driving, not wearing seatbelts, and use of mobile phones. A plan to implement this was put on hold in February 2014. "This is complex and ground-breaking work which will require primary legislation in both jurisdictions. Both jurisdictions remain committed to implementing the mutual recognition of penalty points," a spokesperson said. "It would, however, be wrong to move to legislation until we have confirmed that the legislation will be workable and effective. "The concept of mutually recognising penalty points is simple - but the practical out workings are very complex." Change welcomed Northern Ireland's chief inspector of criminal justice Brendan McGuigan welcomed the law change regarding driving disqualifications. "I am delighted that from now on, those motorists found guilty in court in either jurisdiction will find their motoring bans do not disappear when they travel north or south, or east or west across the border," he said. "Motorists who choose to drive recklessly, or in a manner which creates a danger and places other road users at risk, cannot be tolerated, and I fully support the introduction of this legislative change." Irish Transport Minister Shane Ross said it was an important road safety measure, targeting dangerous drivers. "The new measures are underpinned by an international agreement between Ireland and the UK, which comes into effect today, and primary legislative provisions in Ireland and the UK, which have been commenced (on Tuesday)," he said. "Under the Ireland-UK agreement, the driving disqualification is, in effect, transferred by the state which imposes it to the licence of the offender's 'home' state. "So, the legal consequence of the offence committed follows the offender home." The SDLP's infrastructure spokesperson Daniel McCrossan said: "This legislation is a major step in tackling dangerous and careless drivers on this island. This is a practical, common-sense measure."
Driving bans are now mutually recognised on both sides of the Irish border due to a change in the law.

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union employed by Servest UK began the industrial action at 06:00 GMT. The union claims agency workers should be made permanent GWR staff and that there is currently a "two tier" system. GWR said it was aware of the strike and that rail services were expected to run as scheduled. 'Mercilessly exploited' The dispute involves almost 200 workers who also walked out on 16 December. Mick Cash, RMT general secretary, said the cleaners were being "mercilessly exploited by privateers". He added: "GWR and Servest UK can bring an immediate resolution to this dispute by addressing the issues over pay and other grievances." The union said 98% of its 189 members who took part in the ballot voted in favour of strike action. Turnout was 58%.
A second 24-hour strike by contract cleaners on the Great Western Railway is under way.

The bodies of David Miller, 24, from Jersey, and Hannah Witheridge, 23, from Norfolk, were found on a beach on the island of Koh Tao on Monday. They had suffered serious injuries, and a garden hoe believed to have been used in the attack was found nearby. The UK Foreign Office said staff from Bangkok were travelling to Koh Tao. 'Boats blocked' The bodies were found close to the beach-side bungalows where the pair had been staying. Police said they wanted to speak to a man, possibly a friend of the victims, who is thought to have left the island on Monday morning. They are also questioning tourists, and hotel and bar owners. Boats were earlier blocked from leaving the island. They said they had yet to identify a motive or suspect in the killing of the tourists, who had arrived in Thailand last month. Officers have been reviewing closed circuit TV footage from nearby restaurants, hotels and shops. There was a beach party on Sunday night about 100 metres from where the bodies were found, according to local media. Reports suggest that Ms Witheridge, who was originally from Great Yarmouth, and Mr Miller had met recently on the island. Koh Tao The Foreign Office said in a statement: "We are aware of the death of two British nationals on 15 September on the island of Koh Tao in the Gulf of Thailand. "The embassy are urgently seeking information from the local authorities and consular staff stand ready to provide assistance to friends and family at this tragic time." Tourist destination A spokeswoman for the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in London said the incident was "out of character" for an island that was "much loved for its quaint atmosphere". "We understand this is an isolated incident," she said. "We have limited details on the circumstances at this time and are waiting for further information following the initial stages of the police investigation. Our thoughts and condolences are with the families and friends affected by the news." BBC south-east Asia correspondent Jonathan Head said the authorities were likely to move quickly to investigate the deaths to maintain confidence in a tourist industry which accounts for around a 10th of Thailand's GDP, and which has been hit hard by recent political turmoil. Thailand attracts more than 850,000 British and Irish tourists each year. Some 11 British nationals have been murdered in the country since 2009, according to the Foreign Office. Official FCO advice warns that Western tourists have been victims of "vicious, unprovoked attacks by gangs" on the nearby island of Koh Phangan but there are no specific warnings for Koh Tao, which is a popular tourist destination. TAT said Koh Tao and other beach destinations in Thailand remained safe for tourists.

Police in Thailand are continuing to search for a man they want to speak to in connection with the deaths of two British tourists.

