Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 February 2021
112. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to move the CPC course (details supplied) to an online platform similar to the UK in order to reduce the risk for participants during level 5 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5400/21]
View answerCurrently, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) does not facilitate on-line Driver CPC training. EU Directive 2003/59/EC which introduced Driver CPC was updated in 2018 by EU Directive 645 of 2018, and while the amended directive allows for the use of ICT tools such as e-learning and blended learning as part of CPC training, a substantial amount of the training will be required to be completed in an approved Driver CPC training centre.
The RSA believes that delivering some part of the training online is the way forward and it is their intention to consult with the industry, including all Driver CPC training organisations to establish how training can be enhanced and improved within the scope of the opportunities provided for in the EU legislation. It is hoped that this review will start in early 2021.
