Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 7 May 2003

Vol. 566 No. 1

Written Answers. - Driving Tests.

Dan Neville

Question:

563 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Transport when he will introduce statutory registration for driving instructors. [11732/03]

Denis Naughten

Question:

591 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport when he intends to introduce the registration of driving instructors on a statutory basis; the mechanism he intends to use to establish such registration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12333/03]

Minister of State at the Department of Transport (Dr. McDaid)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 563 and 591 together.

I refer the Deputy to the reply of the Minister, Deputy Brennan, to Question No. 80 on 5 February 2003 which refers to proposals being developed by my Department for the regulation and quality assurance of driving instruction.