Driver Licence Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2013

Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Questions (753)

Michael McGrath

Question:

753. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will give a commitment on the duration for an application to the national driver licence service for a driving licence to be processed from the first point of contact a person has with their local authority to when they receive their new driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7150/13]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

The operation of the Driver Licensing system is a matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA), which became the national driver licensing authority as of 12 January 2013.  The details of the process are therefore a matter for the RSA and I have passed the Deputy's query to the authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.