Driving Tests.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 October 2006

Tuesday, 17 October 2006

Questions (367)

Pat Carey

Question:

446 Mr. Carey asked the Minister for Transport the reason people have to take another driving test when they upgrade motorbikes from, for example 125cc; the further reason they are being discriminated vis a vis people who drive motor cars (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32840/06]

Written answers

Minister for Transport (Mr. Cullen)

Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority has responsibility for the oversight of the operation of the driver licensing and testing system which operates in accordance with the provisions of the EU Directive on driving licences as provided for in the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations 1999, as amended.