Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 October 2022
89. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he has plans to reform the driver certificate of professional competence system for heavy goods vehicle drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48767/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe driver certificate of professional competence process is based on European Union Directive 2003/59/EC on the initial qualifications and periodic training of drivers of certain road vehicles for the carriage of goods or passengers, transposed into Irish law by the European Communities (Vehicle Drivers Certificate of Professional Competence) (No. 2) Regulations 2008 (SI 359 of 2008), as amended.
CPC modules are reviewed on a continuous basis. The latest review on Module 2 is almost complete and it is expected be rolled out in the coming months.
Furthermore, the Government's Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030 includes an action to review accessibility of driver CPC. This action is being led by the Road Safety Authority and is due for completion in quarter 2 of next year.
