Jim McDaid (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)

The substance of amendment No. 5 was discussed in the Dáil and it was agreed that it would be withdrawn. I reiterate that a small public service vehicle must be insured.

The Senator was referring to licences when he spoke after moving amendment No. 5. However, the amendment has to do with insurance. The Senator seeks to provide in amendment No. 6 as follows:

A licence granted after the commencement of this Part shall be in force for such period stated in the licence being not more than 2 years from the granting thereof.

The driving licence lasts five years and that was agreed with the Garda Síochána and taxi drivers some years ago. The commission can determine the length for which a driving licence should be held. The vehicle licence lasts for one year. They are two separate matters.