Driver Licences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 April 2014

Wednesday, 30 April 2014

Ceisteanna (958)

Michael Moynihan

Ceist:

958. Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Road Safety Authority is processing applications from drivers who have requested to have the entitlement to tow a trailer of unlimited size added to their driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19469/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

The categories under which driver licences are issued by the National Driver Licensing Service (NDLS) are set out in legislation and determined at EU rather than national level. There is no category which gives an entitlement to drive any vehicle with a trailer of unlimited size.