Seán Crowe
Question:526 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport when the provisional licences will be replaced by a learner permit. [34365/06]
View answerTuesday, 24 October 2006
Questions (455, 456, 457)
Written answers
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 system. Section 11 of the Road Traffic Act 2006 provides for the introduction of learner permits. This provision will be commenced when a supply of learner permits is available to licensing authorities to issue. It is a matter for the RSA to arrange for the supply of learner permits to licensing authorities.
Seán Crowe
Question:527 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if, in view of the Road Traffic Act 2006, he will clarify if mandatory driving lessons will be introduced; if so, when; the number of hours instruction that will be involved; and the time period over which instruction should occur. [34366/06]
View answerUnder 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 system. The Road Safety Authority will be examining the driver licensing system and will make recommendations as to what further reforms might be introduced in the interests of road safety.
Seán Crowe
Question:528 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if compulsory initial practical training for motorcyclists will occur; and if it will extend to those bikes under 125cc such as mopeds and scooters. [34367/06]
View answerUnder 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 system including the preparation of proposals for draft regulatory provisions relating to driver licensing and testing. In this context the Road Safety Authority is responsible for bringing forward proposals for the introduction of compulsory initial practical training for motorcyclists.