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Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

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). (29 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: I am pleased to make a contribution on the Bill and that the Minister of State with responsibility for driving standards is present. It is probably one of the most important subjects we can discuss in the House. It is a matter of life and death and absolutely essential that we all work together to ensure regulations are in place to considerably improve the standard of driving. The standard of...

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

David Stanton: ...Farrell Grant Sparks for its limited functional remit in its report to the Department. The report called for centralised responsibility for all aspects of road safety, including vehicle and driver testing enforcement and road planning, within a road safety authority. This wider remit would offer a more focussed approach to limiting the causes of road accidents. I hope action will be taken...

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

Tom Hayes: ...states in the world. It is shocking that road users are expected to tolerate these deplorable conditions. Poor signage is also a serious problem. This week I received several complaints about drivers going in the wrong direction around a roundabout outside Cashel, which only opened late last year, because the signage is so confusing. Signs are supposed to help motorists not confuse them...

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (29 Jun 2005)

Finian McGrath: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004. This is important legislation as there is a major public safety aspect to it and we have seen many deaths, injuries and horrific accidents on our roads recently. We all have to be vigilant and responsible when driving. Those in high office must obey the laws of the land on drinking and, particularly,...