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Written Answers — School Transport: School Transport (31 Jan 2006)

Mary Hanafin: My Department is not aware of any drivers of school buses being employed by vocational education committees. If the Deputy has a specific case in mind and the details are made available, the school transport section of my Department will make inquiries in the matter. The terms and conditions of employment of any drivers engaged privately by schools would be a matter for the school authorities...

Social Welfare Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (14 Dec 2005)

Willie Penrose: ...employment, however, can avail of credits which keep their contribution alive. This is a disincentive for people to become carers. The same applies to a self-employed person who becomes ill. A driving instructor who was paying a self-employed contribution has been diagnosed with cancer. He has no choice but to apply for the disability allowance as the self-employed contribution does not...

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (30 Nov 2005) See 1 other result from this debate

Paul Bradford: ...Minister of State speak on the roll-out of further offences covered by penalty points, such as use of mobile phones. This will help but it is only part of the solution. I have raised the issue of driving instructors, driving lessons and the driving licence system. Perhaps this needs to be reviewed as our system of instruction is not working if we see such carnage on the road network....

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (24 Nov 2005) See 1 other result from this answer

Joe Costello: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Transport his policy on registration, vetting and education of driving instructors; and if a clear policy will be set out to driving instructors in order that such procedures can be adopted by them in advance of legislation.

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (24 Nov 2005) See 1 other result from this answer

Róisín Shortall: Question 159: To ask the Minister for Transport his policy on registration, vetting and education of driving instructors; and if a clear policy will be set out to driving instructors in order that such procedures can be adopted by them in advance of legislation. [36210/05]

Road Safety. (24 Nov 2005)

Tommy Broughan: ...to the change of the functions of the authority and his role? The Minister promised action on a number of outstanding issues, including the practical training of motorcyclists and the regulation of driving instructors. Must we wait until the authority is established before we can take action in these areas?

Road Safety: Motion (Resumed). (9 Nov 2005) See 2 other results from this debate

Olwyn Enright: ...of statistics on excessive consumption of alcohol by people killed in car accidents means that I must rely on anecdotal evidence to make my points, discussions with young people indicate that drink driving is taboo to the majority of them. However, I would like to know how many of the young people who died over the past few years had alcohol in their systems. Two issues that need to be...

Road Safety: Motion. (8 Nov 2005) See 1 other result from this debate

Ivor Callely: ...motion from Fine Gael, it would be appropriate to reflect briefly on the delivery on the commitments made over the past eight years within the framework of the first strategy. In the area of drink driving alone we have seen the delivery of a range of major initiatives. In 1999, the roll-out of evidential breath testing was completed. Through the Road Traffic Acts 2002 and 2003, the...

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (3 Nov 2005)

Martin Cullen: I propose to take Questions Nos. 153 and 155 together. The Government's strategy for road safety 2004 to 2006 identified speed, seatbelt wearing, driving while intoxicated, engineering measures and vulnerable road users as the key priority areas to be addressed over the coming years in terms of yielding road safety benefits. As regards motorcyclists, the strategy states that it is the...

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005) See 1 other result from this debate

John McGuinness: ...safety and cautionary signs. Little funding is made available to local authorities in this regard. We must recognise the shortcomings of road networking in urban centres and provide funding. People drive on these roads, subject to the signs, and this also applies to those sitting tests. The country has experienced considerable growth in prosperity and each household now has two or three...

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005) See 4 other results from this debate

Jimmy Devins: I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak on the Bill designed to establish a driver testing and standards authority. I welcome the fact that the new authority will be based in Ballina where the headquarters of the existing driver testing service is located. While Ballina is not in my constituency, it is on its border and I am sure many in Sligo-Leitrim as well as Mayo will be delighted...

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005) See 1 other result from this debate

Séamus Healy: I am looking at the notice taken from the relevant website indicating the pass rates and waiting times at the various driver testing centres. There is a huge variation among the 48 centres. In my own county of Tipperary there is a pass rate of 51% and a waiting time of 53 weeks in Clonmel. There is a pass rate of 53% and a waiting time of 59 weeks in Nenagh. If I cross the border to the...

Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (31 May 2005)

Michael McDowell: I am informed by the Garda authorities that members of the Garda Síochána are allowed to drive official vehicles in two circumstances: they have completed an official driving course or they hold at least a class B driving licence and have been authorised to drive by the chief superintendent. The following driving courses for members of the Garda Síochána are conducted at the driving...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (17 May 2005)

Martin Cullen: I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 358 on 8 February 2005. The Government's strategy for road safety 2004-06 identified speed, seat-belt wearing, driving while intoxicated, engineering measures and vulnerable road users as being the key priority areas to be addressed over the coming years in terms of yielding road safety benefits. As regards motorcyclists, over the course of the...

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 May 2005)

Pat Carey: I welcome the Bill, the purpose of which is to establish the driver testing and standards authority that will be responsible for the driver testing service. However, although this will be the primary function of the authority, its overall aims will not stop there. The role of driver testing in ensuring drivers reach an acceptable level of competence is important in the overall context of road...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (4 May 2005) See 1 other result from this answer

John Curran: Question 321: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will consider introducing mandatory approved training courses and statutory registration for all driving instructors; the likely cost to the Exchequer of such initiatives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14311/05]

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Apr 2005) See 7 other results from this debate

Michael Ring: I disagree with many of the previous speakers. A driving licence is the most important document anybody can have in rural Ireland. We do not have the DART or Luas, nor a public bus transport service or taxis. The driving licence is the most vital document for many people in the west. This Bill will set up another money racket for the Government, just like the driving theory test and the NCT....

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (27 Apr 2005) See 4 other results from this debate

Paddy Burke: ...a fully equipped and fully staffed independent traffic corps, —a complete roll-out of the penalty points system, —a complete nationwide roll-out of speed cameras, —and an improvement in the driving standards and testing of motorists through the establishment of the Driving Testing and Standards Agency. I have no doubt that my amendment will be accepted this evening, as the two...

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005) See 5 other results from this debate

Seán Crowe: We must welcome any measure which helps to standardise and bring driving tests under one uniform regulatory body. It is also welcome if it helps address some of the more common complaints relating to the test. The Irish driving test is internationally regarded as one of the most difficult, as proven by the large number of people, currently 54%, who fail on their first attempt. The issue of...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (22 Feb 2005)

Martin Cullen: EU Directive 2000/56/EC provides for changes in the type of vehicle that may be presented for a driving test. These changes only apply in respect of truck, bus, or car with trailer driving tests. The Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) Regulations 2004, SI 705 of 2004, give effect to the provisions of the directive. Vehicles registered before 1 January 2004 are not subject to...