Road Safety

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 April 2015

Wednesday, 15 April 2015

Questions (857)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

857. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding certificates of professional competence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13998/15]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

The driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) system was introduced under EU legislation.  The course and test requirements are derived from EU law, and I do not have the power to vary them.