Bernard Allen
Question:438 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Transport if he will investigate the case of a person (details supplied) in County Cork. [17168/04]
View answerTuesday, 15 June 2004
Questions (385, 386, 387)
Written answers
Under the Road Traffic Act 1961 and the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 1999 to 2001, it is a matter for the appropriate licensing authority, in this case Cork motor taxation office, to determine the eligibility of a person for a driving licence and to issue licences. I understand that Cork motor taxation office has no record of the person concerned ever having held a full driving licence. Neither has my Department any record of the person concerned having taken the driving test.
Paul Kehoe
Question:439 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport when the driving testing and standards authority Bill will be prepared and tabled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17252/04]
View answerThe Government has approved the text of the driving testing and standards authority Bill and arrangements are being made to publish it shortly.
Brian O'Shea
Question:440 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Transport his proposals to remove the restriction on drivers over 70 years of age to a maximum period of three years for their driver’s licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17280/04]
View answerPersons over 70 years of age must submit a medical report with an application for a driving licence and are restricted, depending on the certification of the doctor who completes the report, to either a one-year or three-year driving licence. This requirement is in line with general EU requirements regarding periodic medical assessment of licence holders and are in the interests of the individuals concerned, other road users, and road safety generally.