Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 May 2006
95 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Transport the measures he intends to take to discourage the long-term reliance on provisional licences; and if he intends to introduce new licensing regulations in this regard. [16286/06]
Amharc ar fhreagra122 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport his proposals to curtail the number of provisional licence holders legally allowed to drive unaccompanied; when he expects to take action in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16223/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 95 and 122 together.
While I am preparing amendments to driver licensing regulations to discourage long term reliance on provisional licences, the implementation of any licensing reform is dependent on the current unacceptable driver testing backlog being cleared.
