Driver Licences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 November 2014

Wednesday, 12 November 2014

Ceisteanna (172)

Thomas P. Broughan

Ceist:

172. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 612 of 30 September 2014 and his letter dated 23 October 2014 with figures obtained following communications with the motor tax offices, if he will report on the very high rate of drivers surrendering driving licences following their disqualification from driving in 2014 compared with significantly lower rates of surrender of such driving licences in 2012, 2013 and previous years. [43386/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

The figures for non-surrendered driving licences in respect of 2014 stated in Parliamentary Question No. 1671 accurately reflect the position at 31 August 2014. The letter dated 23 October should not have referenced 2014 since the Road Safety Authority is now the single licensing authority in respect of driving licences and the consultation with motor tax offices who were responsible for oversight of surrender of driving licences was in respect of earlier years. Accordingly, it is a matter for the RSA to ensure that those drivers who have been disqualified in 2014 surrender their driving licences to the authority.