Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 May 2021
71. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 162 of 10 February 2021, if he will provide additional details relating to the grounds on which he plans to provide for the power to revoke a driving licence; if he now plans to include a proposal to include the revocation of learner permits; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24804/21]
View answerThe intention is to differentiate between the revoking of a licence and the disqualification of a person from holding a driving licence. A person can be disqualified from holding a licence for a period of time as a result of an offence committed while driving. A licence would be revoked where the eligibility criteria for holding a driving licence is no longer met, such as when the holder of the licence does not have, or no longer has, a right to reside in the State.
Officials in my Department are working with the Attorney General and the Office of Parliamentary Counsel on drafting the necessary changes to primary legislation which I intend to bring forward as committee stage amendments in the Road Traffic Bill. The revocation of a learner permit is also being considered.
