Driver Licences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 February 2021

Wednesday, 24 February 2021

Questions (148)

Cathal Crowe

Question:

148. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the reason National Driver Licence Service appointment holders are not being advised beforehand when their appointments are being cancelled; the reason some persons have had to wait up to nine months for their licences to be issued; and the reason medical certificates are being requested when previously they were not (details supplied). [10457/21]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

All enquires relating to driver licensing are handled by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), provided by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). My Department does not have access to individual applications and cannot comment on individual cases.

I have referred the question to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51