Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 October 2010
129 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline his timescale for implementing the new proposals from the Road Safety Authority regarding young persons which he launched last month; the legislative proposals that will be required; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35043/10]
View answerIn September the Road Safety Authority (RSA) launched its proposals for the introduction of a graduated driver licensing (GDL) scheme. The Government is committed to the development of such a scheme under the Road Safety Strategy 2007-2012. The RSA is now proceeding with the preparation of roll-out of the various proposals. Many of the proposals in the scheme will require primary legislation, and it is my intention to publish a Road Traffic Bill to provide the necessary powers in 2011.
