John Deasy
Question:43 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Transport his plans to reform the provisional licence system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27703/03]
Written Answers. - Driving Licences.
Seán Crowe
Question:50 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he has given consideration to abolishing the provisional driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27718/03]
John Bruton
Question:81 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if he intends to abolish provisional driving licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27656/03]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 43, 50 and 81 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 which 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 to ending this arrangement. All other 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.
Question No. 44 answered with Question No. 6.
Question No. 45 answered with Question No. 13.
Question No. 46 answered with Question No. 28.