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Learner Drivers.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 May 2008

Tuesday, 13 May 2008

Ceisteanna (184, 185)

Joe McHugh

Ceist:

256 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport if the proposed new laws for provisional drivers will come in during 2008; if he will clarify the effect these laws will have on learner drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18037/08]

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Freagraí scríofa

The Regulations introducing changes to driver licensing, including the new learner permit, have been in place since October last year. I take it that the Deputy is referring to the fact that the period in which the holder of a second provisional licence for category B (car) may drive unaccompanied expires on 29 June 2008.

I confirm that with effect from 30 June 2008, all holders of provisional licences or learner permits for this category must be accompanied by a person who holds a full driving licence for at least two years.

Joe McHugh

Ceist:

257 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered meeting with his Northern counterpart to discuss the issue of an all-Ireland learner’s permit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18038/08]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Arrangements for the mutual recognition of driving licences within the EU are governed by Directive 91/439, which relates to full driving licences but not to learner permits or provisional licences.

The learner permit issued in this State and the provisional licence issued in Northern Ireland only have effect in the jurisdiction in which they are issued. While I have no plans at present to put forward changes in this area, co-operation between both administrations on road safety matters may see issues such as this examined in the future.

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