Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

There are very valid arguments with regard to this. The issue of a report is something we should never turn our faces against. It allows us to reach a more informed decision.

As we are dealing with drivers in this regard, I take this opportunity to highlight a concern relating to one of the best pieces of technology I have seen in a long time from any Department, namely, the Revenue On-Line Service, ROS. Somebody wishing to register with ROS who wants their pass code issued immediately has to provide two forms of identification. One of them is a driving licence while the other is details from the person's P60 or a notice of self assessment. Many people do not drive and do not have driving licences so there should be another form of identification. For example, a passport number should suffice as well. The idea of the taxsaver scheme is to encourage people to use public transport. If we in Donegal had the opportunity to jump on a train, it would be great but I think it was 1963 when the last train rolled into or out of Donegal. The point stands. There is a barrier in terms of registering for and instant access to ROS. I ask Department officials to take this up with Revenue.

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