Driver Test Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 November 2016

Thursday, 17 November 2016

Questions (271)

Michael McGrath

Question:

271. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of approved driving instructors for learner drivers of cars currently in the State; if his attention has been drawn to the number of those instructors who are franchisees of a company (details supplied); the percentage of the overall essential driver training lessons accounted for by these franchisees; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35656/16]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

Oversight of the system of Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority, and I have no role in these matters.  I have therefore referred the Question to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

The referred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.