Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 June 2016
197. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will change the terms of reference for the tendering of the licence for the processing of driving licences in order that the post office network could apply for the contract; if this would fit in with the Government's aim to promote the post office network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18570/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe operation of the National Driver Licensing Service (NDLS) is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA).
The NDLS consists of a central unit in the RSA and three outsourced providers, a card producer, a front office for engaging with the public, and a back office for processing applications. All three were opened for tender by the RSA during the establishment of the NDLS, and my Department had no role in the process.
I understand that An Post did tender for the front office service during the last tender process but was not successful. An Post may also apply in any future tendering process.
