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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Wednesday, 7 Mar 2001

Vol. 532 No. 2

Written Answers. - Driving Licence Fees.

Noel Ahern

Ceist:

170 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will introduce a change to the practice which cur rently penalises those over 70 in obtaining a driving licence; when adjustments to the cost of licence per year will be introduced; if early action can be taken as currently it costs £24 for a ten year licence for persons under 70, including a £4 photograph, and £130 for a ten years licence for persons over 70 covering three licences, three medicals and three photographs. [7230/01]

Arising from a review of the overall driving licence fee arrangements by my Department, it is proposed to introduce more equitable licence fee arrangements for persons aged 70 years and over. Amending legislation is required to implement this change. The necessary amendment will be provided for in the Motor Tax Bill, 2001, which will be published shortly.

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