Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

I support the amendments, and I will specifically refer to the driving test. If a person has passed or failed, and made errors, the tester should be in a position at that stage to inform the person being tested of the errors made, why the person has failed and what should be done in the future. This should all be part of the process. It is an issue which many people who have sat the test have raised with me on several occasions. The information should be made available.

We discussed the issue of road safety in the House, and the Minister of State was present. I agree with the sentiments expressed with regard to driver testing. There should be a register of all driving instructors, and the Bill is dealing with that issue. It is a very important part of the Bill and action should come about. It is a shame that anybody can set up a driving school. I know that is addressed in the Bill, which I welcome. I support the amendments proposed by Senator Paddy Burke.