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Road Safety: Statements (31 Oct 2007)

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: Statements (31 Oct 2007)

Fergus O'Dowd: ...I cannot understand why this is not included in the Minister's document and will not happen until after the next local and European elections. The Minister needs to tackle the problem of uninsured drivers and penalty points incurred by unlicensed drivers. It is estimated that there are 100,000 uninsured drivers who are three times more likely than other road users to be involved in a road...

Road Safety: Statements (31 Oct 2007)

Tommy Broughan: The Labour Party has long supported the reform of the provisional driving licence system. It has also been an unwavering supporter of a robust and effective road safety strategy. It has consistently urged the Government to do much more to address the ongoing carnage on the roads. The appallingly shambolic way in which the Minister attempted to change the provisional licence system in the...

Road Safety: Statements (31 Oct 2007)

Arthur Morgan: ...proposals affecting provisional licence holders will not come into force until much later. However it is unclear whether the Government will live up to its promise and reduce dramatically driving test waiting times. The ill-thought out and rash plan of the Minister for Transport, Deputy Dempsey, showed how out of touch he is with the daily lives of thousands of drivers who hold...