Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 October 2017
327. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 5 of 11 October 2017, when this amendment will be brought forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44667/17]
View answerIn my response to the Question referred to and the discussion which followed, you may recall that I made it clear that I intend to deal with this issue and strengthen the law with regard to learner drivers driving unaccompanied by a qualified driver.
Subject to legal advice, I intend to bring a memo to Government on this matter shortly, with a view to introducing an amendment to the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017 at Committee Stage, in order to address the issue.
