Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 July 2020
144. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if additional resources will be allocated to the NDLS to accommodate the clearance of backlogged licence renewals following the Covid-19-related shutdown; if reassurances will be given to these drivers that their licence will remain valid while they await their appointment date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16626/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraDue to the closure of services provided by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak, my predecessor took measures to extend the validity of number of documents, including the learner permit. Any learner permits which were due to expire from 1 March 2020 to 30 June 2020 inclusive have had their period of validity extended by 8 months.
In relation to the Deputy's query concerning NDLS resources, this is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority and as Minister I have no role in this matter. I have forwarded this matter to the RSA for direct response, and I ask that the Deputy contacts my office directly if a response has not been received within 10 days.
