Driver Licences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 April 2021

Thursday, 22 April 2021

Questions (21)

Darren O'Rourke

Question:

21. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will extend expiry dates for initial basic training certificates of satisfactory completion for motorcyclists similar to the extensions previously provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20962/21]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

The validity period of Initial Basic Training (IBT) certificate is set out in legislation. Making a change to the validity of an existing certificate requires a change in law.   

I can confirm that the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has recently submitted a proposal to my Department for a further extension to IBT certificates.  This is currently being worked on within my Department. An update is expected shortly.