Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 March 2021
158. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport if he will grant an extension for learning permits and certificates of competence in line with the extension of driver licences in view of the pandemic. [12012/21]
View answerA further extension to the validity of learner permits is currently being considered. A decision will be made shortly.
Certificates of competency, which are issued when a person passes are driving test, are meant to be submitted with an application for a person's first full driving licence. They are valid for two years. While regulations were brought in to extend the validity period of certificates of competency during the first lockdown in 2020, I have no plans at present to bring in a further extension at this time. However, this matter remains under review.
