asked the Minister for the Environment if he has any intentions of issuing driving licences to persons who have not taken a driving test.
64.
Written Answers. - Driving Licences.
30.
asked the Minister for the Environment the proposals, if any, he has for the relaxation of the requirement that applicants should pass a driving test before being issued with a full driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
I propose to take Question Nos. 30 and 64 together.
I do not intend to change the requirement that a person must pass a driving test before obtaining a full driving licence. In any event, such a change would be contrary to the EC directive of 4 December 1980 on driver licensing.