Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004
1009 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport when he will introduce statutory legislation for driving instructors; the plans he has to introduce a training course for driving instruction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22641/04]
Amharc ar fhreagra1011 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport if retired driving testers can advertise the fact that they are former examiners when offering their services as a driving instructor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22643/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 1009 and 1011 together.
Proposals being developed by my Department for the regulation and quality assurance of driving instruction will involve a test of the competence of individual instructors. A working group comprising representatives of my Department and of instruction interests has formulated the design of the standards that a driving instructor must meet. I am considering what arrangements will be put in place to oversee implementation of the standard in the context of the establishment of the driver testing and standards authority. The Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004, which provides for the establishment of the authority was published on 6 July 2004. Road traffic legislation contains no restrictions on advertising by driving instructors.
