Emer Higgins
Question:607. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to delays in An Garda Síochána approving driving licence applications for taxi drivers. [50185/22]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2022
607. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Justice if her attention has been drawn to delays in An Garda Síochána approving driving licence applications for taxi drivers. [50185/22]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended) the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business, including the provision of any services to the public.
As Minister, I have no role in overseeing such services. These are strictly operational matters for the Commissioner and his management team.
I would further note that the legislation governing the administration of these applications falls under the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Transport, and as Minister for Justice I have no role in the process or the policies governing these applications.