Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 September 2021
156. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Transport the reason that there has been no extension to the time period for which IBT training is valid for those whose motor bike driving tests have been delayed by Covid-19 and the resulting backlog in tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47294/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe validity period of Initial Basic Training (IBT) certificates is set out in legislation. Making a change to the validity of an existing certificate requires a change in law.
The Road Safety Authority and the Department of Transport announced a further extension to certificates for motorcycle Initial Basic Training (IBT), in order to take account of the impact of the pandemic.
The extension was made depending on when an IBT cert was issued, for certs issued between 01 March 2018 -30 June 2019 as follows-
(a) an IBT certificate issued during the period beginning on 01 March 2018 and ending on 30 June 2018 is valid until 01 October 2021,
(b) an IBT certificate issued during the period beginning on 01 July 2018 and ending on 31 August 2018 is valid for a period of 3 years and 2 months from the date of issue, and
(c) an IBT certificate issued during the period beginning on 01 September 2018 and ending on 30 June 2019 is valid for a period of 3 years from the date of issue.
No further extensions are being considered at this time.
