Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 July 2020
170. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the date on which the issuing of road haulage licences will commence; the number of pending applications; and the anticipated timeframe required to clear the backlog. [14819/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand that the Deputy is asking about the issuing of Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) licences and not Haulage Licences.
The National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), provided by the Road Safety Authority issues driver licences and learner permits. The NDLS resumed services on Monday 8 June 2020. The service resumed on a gradual basis and by Monday 29 June all NDLS centres, except Clifden and Belmullet, had reopened. Further information on the resumption of the NDLS service can be found on the website www.ndls.ie.
I have referred the question relating to the number of pending applications and the anticipated time frame required to clear any backlog that may exists to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.
