I propose to take Questions Nos. 44 to 47, inclusive, together.
Directive 2003/59/EC will make it a requirement for professional drivers to undertake a basic professional training course and continuous professional development. The Road Safety Authority Act 2006 confers responsibility for relevant elements of implementation of this directive to the new Road Safety Authority. The Authority will engage with industry stakeholders regarding full implementation of Directive 2003/59/EC.
The Directive provides that Member States should affix the harmonised Community code to the driver licence or the new driver qualification card. No decision has been made in this regard. To date, no funding has been allocated nor drawn down in the implementation of the Directive.