Common standards for driving tests are already laid down by the provisions of Directive 91/439/EEC which have been transposed into Irish legislation and practice. No significant proposals exist at present to add to or amend these standards in relation to on-going assessment of drivers or otherwise.
However, action is being taken nationally to improve the training and/or testing of new drivers through the following measures: registration and/or testing of driver instructors, development of a theory test to complement the practical driving test, tenders for the provision of this service have been invited, sponsorship by my Department of a programme by the Irish Motorcycle Action Group to provide initial practical training for motor cyclists and a review by consultants of the organisation and delivery of driving test services.