Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 25 Feb 1993

Vol. 426 No. 7

Written Answers. - Driving Restrictions.

Liz McManus

Question:

116 Ms McManus asked the Minister for the Environment if he will introduce legislation to ensure that newly qualified drivers are prevented from driving powerful cars above 1.3 litres, and be required to display a P plate for a probationary period.

Minister for the Environment (Mr. M. Smith)

The introduction and enforcement of restrictions on driving licences on the lines suggested is not considered to be either practicable or necessary. Such restrictions are not required by the EC Directive on driving licences.