Register of Electors

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 December 2013

Wednesday, 4 December 2013

Questions (171)

Eoghan Murphy

Question:

171. Deputy Eoghan Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on adding a section to the driver licence application process where persons could ask to be added to the electoral register, if they so wished. [52046/13]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

On the basis of representations made to me and to the Road Safety Authority (RSA), it appears that there is a view among the public that the current driver licence application form is already confusing and over extensive. Apart from normal information regarding driver issues, the form also provides for matters such as the organ donation wishes of the applicant.  

The RSA is examining the possibilities for simplifying the application form at present and I would be reluctant to propose any changes that might further complicate requirements.