Seymour Crawford
Question:119 Mr. Crawford asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has to introduce interim regulations on provisional licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13719/03]
Written Answers. - Driving Licences.
John Bruton
Question:130 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport his plans to abolish provisional driving licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13728/03]
Paul McGrath
Question:150 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has to enforce the current legislation on provisional licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13718/03]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 119, 130 and 150 together.
Over the years, various changes have been made to the regulatory conditions under which provisional licences have effect. I am considering whether further changes are desirable in this regard. In particular, I wish to introduce measures that will reduce long-term reliance on provisional licences. I am also reviewing the provision whereby holders of second provisional licences for cars are not required to be accompanied by a person who holds a driving licence for that category of vehicle, with a view towards ending this arrangement in 2003. All provisional licence holders other than drivers of motorcycles and work vehicles must be accompanied by a qualified driver at all times when driving in a public place. The enforcement of the law relating to driver licensing is a matter for the Garda Síochána.
Question No. 120 answered with Question No. 101.
Question No. 121 answered with Question No. 92.
Question No. 122 answered with Question No. 105.
Question No. 123 answered with Question No. 112.
Question No. 124 answered with Question No. 86.
Question No. 125 answered with Question No. 103.