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Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (17 Dec 2008) See 1 other result from this answer

Dinny McGinley: Question 92: To ask the Minister for Transport when he will place the Road Safety Authority operated scheme for approved driving instructors on a statutory setting; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46473/08]

Written Answers — Departmental Bodies: Departmental Bodies (12 Nov 2008)

Noel Dempsey: ...scheme on behalf of the Department. Road Safety Authority The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is responsible for promotion of road safety including, driver testing and licensing, registration of driving instructors, driver vocational training, compulsory basic training for motorcyclists, accident and road safety research, vehicle standards and road haulage enforcement functions. The RSA is...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (17 Jun 2008)

Noel Dempsey: ...scheme on behalf of the Department. Road Safety Authority The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is responsible for promotion of road safety including, driver testing and licensing, registration of driving instructors, driver vocational training, compulsory basic training for motorcyclists, accident and road safety research, vehicle standards and road haulage enforcement functions. The RSA is...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (8 May 2008) See 2 other results from this answer

Leo Varadkar: Question 67: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on whether adequate exemptions are being granted to driving instructors who were on the driving instructors register who wish to register as an approved driving instructor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15237/08]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (22 Apr 2008) See 2 other results from this answer

Leo Varadkar: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Transport the person who will sit on the Road Safety Authority's appeal board with respect to assessing the qualifications of driving instructors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15031/08]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (10 Apr 2008) See 2 other results from this answer

Leo Varadkar: Question 104: To ask the Minister for Transport his views on whether the Road Safety Authority are acting within their legislative remit in refusing to recognise or give exemptions to driving instructors with qualifications from the Driving Instructor Register or the Institute of Advanced Motoring; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13748/08]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (8 Apr 2008) See 1 other result from this answer

Simon Coveney: Question 223: To ask the Minister for Transport the way he proposes to ensure that a functioning system of driving instruction will be in place after the deadline in nine months time, in view of the fact that discussions between the Road Safety Authority and driving instructors are ongoing and there is no certainty regarding the rules that driving instructors will have to adhere to after...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (6 Mar 2008)

Noel Dempsey: ...scheme on behalf of the Department. Road Safety Authority The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is responsible for promotion of road safety including, driver testing and licensing, registration of driving instructors, driver vocational training, compulsory basic training for motorcyclists, accident and road safety research, vehicle standards and road haulage enforcement functions. The RSA is...

Adjournment Debate Matters (13 Feb 2008)

Brendan Howlin: ...psychologists under the scheme for commissioning psychological assessments; (6) Deputy Joe Costello — to clarify the new provisions by the Road Safety Authority in respect of examination of driving instructors and especially the validity of examinations already passed by driving instructors under the auspices of the Department of Transport; (7) Deputy P. J. Sheehan — the serious...

Adjournment Debate Matters (12 Feb 2008)

John O'Donoghue: ...which undermine the pay and conditions of vulnerable low paid workers; (12) Deputy Joe Costello — to clarify the new provisions by the Road Safety Authority in respect of examination of driving instructors and especially the validity of examinations already passed by driving instructors under the auspices of the Department of Transport; and (13) Deputy Chris Andrews — in light of a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport: Driving Instructors (30 Jan 2008)

Ciarán Lynch: Question 565: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will introduce registration and regulation of driving instructors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2236/08]

Road Safety: Motion (Resumed). (12 Dec 2007)

Joe McHugh: ...into the school system? Perhaps there is action behind the scenes of which I am not aware. It is required and must be done through a radical overhaul of the education system. We should bring driving instructors into classrooms to talk to 13 and 14 year olds and get such pupils started on the theory aspect of learning to drive. Instructors should also speak to them about the practical...

Young People: Motion (Resumed) (21 Nov 2007)

Christy O'Sullivan: ...this to happen. We hear a great deal about young drivers. They are mentioned every time we pick up a newspaper, listen to the radio or watch television. Thought should be given to expanding the driving tuition done by schools in transition year. Time and energy must be devoted to helping young people gain proficient driving skills if they so wish. Serious thought must be given to...

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements (Resumed) (14 Nov 2007)

John Ellis: ...take and their actions can lead to the deaths of others or total disablement. We have all seen cases where negligence has been a major contributor in many accidents. We must not look solely at drivers, although perhaps I should first deal with them. Across the board we accept that the behaviour of certain drivers leaves much to be desired, such as the driver who turns out from a side...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I inform the House that I hope to arrange for this debate to take place before the Christmas recess. Senator Hannigan raised the matter of driving tests and the success of the instructors in the Kells area. I note he is taking a keen interest in Kells. That must be due to the extra 3,000 votes that Thomas Byrne expects to acquire in that area. The area the Senator mentioned is in Meath...

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements (14 Nov 2007) See 1 other result from this debate

Dick Roche: ...and to increase the adult rate in the rear seat from 63% to 85% or better by 2012. The strategy identifies the need to legislate for and introduce a reduction in the legal blood alcohol level for drivers and the Government has accepted that recommendation. The precise level to which the blood alcohol level will be lowered will follow consideration of the outcome of research being carried...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (13 Nov 2007) See 1 other result from this answer

Joe Costello: Question 334: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of qualified driving instructors who are employed at second level to prepare students for their driver theory test; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28058/07]

Road Safety: Statements (31 Oct 2007) See 3 other results from this debate

Noel Dempsey: ...after that date. This is a key building stone in the introduction of a graduated licensing system for Ireland. I know that many people depend on their cars and I acknowledge that the backlog of driving tests has meant many of those who would like the opportunity to become fully licensed have not been able to take a driving test. For that reason, I have deferred the introduction of the...

Road Safety: Motion (Resumed) (17 Oct 2007) See 1 other result from this debate

Damien English: ...accidents on our roads. I say incidents, because what we often call accidents are actually avoidable and are therefore incidents. Following the inquest during the week, I received a letter from a driving instructor in Navan raising a few issues with me. The reports on the inquest dealt mainly with road signage and how we need to improve it. We missed out on the fact that the main...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (28 Jun 2007)

Noel Dempsey: ...made a submission to my Department concerning licensing reforms including the introduction of learner permits. These proposals are under consideration in my Department. As regards the regulation of driving instruction, the Road Safety Authority also has responsibility for this function and I understand that examination of persons seeking to be approved driving instructors will be commenced...