Results 1-10 of 10 for driving instructors speaker:Róisín Shortall

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (18 May 2023)

Róisín Shortall: 202. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the RSA issues guidelines to driving schools in order for driving instructors to be respectful and mindful of residents living in the area in which driving lessons are taking place; if the RSA has an established procedure for dealing with complaints from residents relating to the conduct of driving instructors in an area; if such a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (22 Feb 2022)

Róisín Shortall: 178. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter in relation to approved driving instructors (details supplied); if he plans to address the cost of such tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9089/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (7 Jul 2020)

Róisín Shortall: 98. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his officials have consulted driver instructors with regard to their appropriate reopening date in the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business; if his Department will work with the Health Protection Surveillance Centre to issue specific health guidance for driving instructors in view of their unique circumstances and very close...

Government Record: Motion (Resumed). (5 Jul 2006)

Róisín Shortall: ...fact that legislation was only passed today to introduce much needed measures such as privatising the operation of speed cameras, mandatory breath testing and banning the use of mobile phones while driving says a lot about the low priority road safety is afforded by the Government. One can add to this the fact that the Rules of the Road are 14 years out of date, driving instructors are in...

Road Safety Authority Bill 2004: Report Stage (Resumed). (5 Apr 2006)

Róisín Shortall: ...the functions of the new authority, although I accept the Minister's undertaking to provide for this matter in the next road traffic Bill. I wish to add to the point I made yesterday in respect of driving schools. In the United Kingdom it emerged that while individual driving instructors were licensed and regulated, driving schools were not so regulated. As a result, anyone could set up a...

Road Safety Authority Bill 2004: Report Stage. (4 Apr 2006)

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 Safety Authority Bill 2004: Report Stage. (4 Apr 2006)

Róisín Shortall: The Minister's initial reply was that his advice indicates that the amendment is not necessary. When the issue of road safety arose in the UK, the authorities there legislated for driving instructors and driving schools.

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (24 Nov 2005)

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: Motion. (8 Nov 2005)

Róisín Shortall: ...years ago and to the Minister last year but no progress has been made. Measures have not yet been finalised which would introduce required standards and training procedures for the recognition of driving instructors. While a disproportionate number of larger vehicles are involved in serious road accidents, the Minister has not transposed Directive 2002/85/EC on the fitting of speed...

Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (3 Mar 2005)

Róisín Shortall: I welcome the Bill. It arises as a result of a review carried out by the Comptroller and Auditor General of the mess that has become the driver testing system. The review recommended that the area of driver testing should be established under a public sector agency. That makes some sense but I share the concerns of Deputy Olivia Mitchell that this initiative may be used by the Minister as an...