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Written Answers — Driving Instruction: Driving Instruction (7 Jun 2006) See 1 other result from this answer

Seán Ryan: Question 96: To ask the Minister for Transport when he intends to introduce regulations governing the driving instructor sector; the basis for the proposed outsourcing of the regulation of driving instructors; and the way in which he intends to award credit to existing drivers who have already completed training under the driving instructor register. [21995/06]

Seanad: Road Safety Authority Bill 2004: Report Stage. (24 May 2006) See 4 other results from this debate

Paddy Burke: ...have amongst its responsibilities, the following: (a) the registration of vehicles and retention of data pertaining to the ownership of vehicles; (b) driver testing; (c) registration of qualified driving instructors; (d) maintenance of the national driver file; (e) education of drivers, and promotion of educational and information campaigns for safe and responsible driving; (f)...

Written Answers — Road Traffic Accidents: Road Traffic Accidents (23 May 2006)

Michael McDowell: ...on traffic safety issues, a road safety programme in all primary and secondary schools in the Inishowen area, a driver improvement course in conjunction with the courts and ongoing liaison with driving instructors and the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). The Garda Síochána are, in co-operation with Inishowen Rural Development Limited (IRDL), assessing the training needs of drivers...

Seanad: Road Safety Authority Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (23 May 2006) See 7 other results from this debate

Pat Gallagher: While considering the amendment, which was also tabled in the Dáil, one must remember that driver testing, the registration of qualified driving instructors, the education of drivers, the promotion of educational and information campaigns, and maintenance, management and revision of the Rules of the Road have been included in the Bill. As we speak, we are revising the Rules of the Road which...

Seanad: Road Safety Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 May 2006) See 3 other results from this debate

Michael Finucane: ...it is equally the responsibility of Government to provide the necessary framework to ensure people appreciate what is involved in road safety and that the necessary deterrents to penalise motorists driving at speed, etc. are in place. In every county, including my own, certain locations are noted as accident blackspots and there have been fatalities. The road from Newcastle West to Foynes...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (10 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: ...raising awareness of road safety issues in the education system is one that is kept under constant review in consultation with the Minister for Education. However there are no grants available for driving schools to provide lessons to young drivers. Such lessons are commercially available and the cost is a relatively small element in commencing to drive. I will shortly be publishing a...

Seanad: Road Safety Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage. (10 May 2006) See 5 other results from this debate

Maurice Cummins: ...of provisional licences a person can have. One can fail one test after another and simply go onto the road with another provisional licence. A person can be a menace and still have the liberty to drive. That is not right and must not be allowed to continue. Many drivers are menaces who cause havoc on the road. I am not saying that all are provisional licence holders but many are. That will...

Written Answers — Driving Instruction: Driving Instruction (3 May 2006) See 1 other result from this answer

Breeda Moynihan-Cronin: Question 158: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress made on the registration of driving instructors; and when he expects quality standards to be set down. [16243/06]

Garda Deployment. (25 Apr 2006)

Tim O'Malley: ...on traffic safety issues, a road safety programme in all primary and secondary schools in the Inishowen area, a driver improvement course in conjunction with the courts and ongoing liaison with driving instructors and the Institute of Advanced Motorists. In co-operation with Inishowen Rural Development Limited, the Garda is assessing the training needs of drivers in the area. All...

Road Safety Authority Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (5 Apr 2006) See 2 other results from this debate

5.—(1) The Authority shall, in the exercise of its functions as prescribed by section 4(1) of this Act, be responsible for setting training standards and ensuring quality control of driving instructors.

Road Safety Authority Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2006) See 8 other results from this debate

Olivia Mitchell: ...following: 5.—(1) The Authority shall, in the exercise of its functions as prescribed by section 4(1) of this Act, be responsible for setting training standards and ensuring quality control of driving instructors. (2) Without prejudice to subsection (3) of this section, the Authority shall assume such functions in respect of driving instructors as are conferred on the Minister by, and in...

Road Safety Authority Bill 2004: Report Stage. (4 Apr 2006) See 2 other results from this debate

Róisín Shortall: I move amendment No. 6: In page 6, line 18, after "driving" to insert "schools and". I am seeking to ensure that the provisions in the Bill will apply not only to driving instructors but to also driving schools because there is a distinction. While a requirement of driving instructors is set down in the legislation, a way can be found to circumvent it by establishing a driving school. Such...

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Mar 2006) See 1 other result from this debate

Denis Naughten: ...' Bill in order to do so. I hope it will not go to a committee to gather dust and that the Government is committed to addressing the problem. Sadly, the Government is not committed to clearing the driving test backlog, caused purely by the irresponsibility of the former Minister for Transport, Deputy Brennan, who opened his mouth once to often on the issue. The backlog in my constituency...

Road Traffic (Mobile Telephony) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (28 Mar 2006)

Martin Cullen: I wish to share time with Deputy O'Connor. I congratulate Deputy Olivia Mitchell on her work in producing this Bill and for focusing on the problem of irresponsible mobile telephone use by drivers of motor vehicles. It is well known that I am in favour of a prohibition on the use of hand-held mobile telephones while driving and I therefore welcome the spirit behind the Bill. As I signalled on...

Written Answers — Department of Transport: Driving Instructor Industry (7 Mar 2006)

John Perry: Question 95: To ask the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with the driving instructor industry to inform it of his plans for the regulation of that sector; if it is supportive of such proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9122/06]

Written Answers — Road Traffic Accidents: Road Traffic Accidents (7 Mar 2006)

Michael McDowell: ...of the Garda Síochána, the establishment of the Road Safety Authority and the strengthening of legislative provisions. An important element of the strategy is the detection of speeding, drink driving and other offences and the sanctioning of drivers for these offences. In response to the disturbing number of road fatalities in Buncrana district a Garda traffic corps unit was established...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (23 Feb 2006)

Martin Cullen: ...training for motorcyclists would be introduced. A working group comprising motorcycle interests has been considering the appropriate standards that will apply in this area and the standards that instructors must comply with. Overseeing the introduction of such training will be the responsibility of the proposed road safety authority. Primary legislation is necessary to facilitate the...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (8 Feb 2006) See 1 other result from this answer

Paul McGrath: Question 272: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of driving tests carried out per day per instructor. [4493/06]

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (1 Feb 2006) See 1 other result from this answer

Breeda Moynihan-Cronin: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Transport the discussions he has had with the driving instructor sector to inform them of his plans for the regulation of that sector. [3118/06]

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements. (1 Feb 2006) See 1 other result from this debate

Martin Cullen: ...system; the introduction of a programme for the engagement of private sector interests in the operation of speed cameras; and the introduction of a form of random breath testing. Drinking and driving is recognised as one of the most serious contributory factors in road collisions in this and all other countries. Despite ongoing efforts to inform and educate drivers of the inherent dangers...