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- Seanad: Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (20 Mar 2007)
Pat Gallagher: The driving testing service operates under the provisions of section 33 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 and in accordance with the regulations made under it. The driving test is also governed by requirements of EU directives which stipulate the manoeuvres to be carried out which are also set down in regulations under section 42 of the Road Traffic Act 1961. The Road Safety Authority, RSA, is...
- Seanad: Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (20 Mar 2007)
Paddy Burke: The Minister of State said the consultation process on driving instructor regulation was over. Is there a timeframe for the regulation of driving instructors? Will it be in the next few weeks? Will a new Government introduce it?
- Seanad: Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (20 Mar 2007)
Pat Gallagher: I expect it will be introduced quite soon because from 1 July 2007, a person wishing to become an instructor for the first time must undergo the registration process. That will involve proving one is a person of good repute. A person must pass a test of knowledge on driving theory and an extended driving test. There is a lead-in time. The 1 July 2007 date is written in stone. Existing...
- Seanad: Roads Bill 2007 [Seanad]: Committee Stage (20 Mar 2007)
Paddy Burke: ...1) The Minister shall, as soon as may be practicable after the commencement of this Act, by orderâ (a) put such structures in place as he or she deems necessary to ensure that the standard of driving in Ireland is maintained and improved, (b) put such pre-conditions in place as he or she deems necessary, for candidates who wish to take the driving test, and such pre-conditions may...