Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

The fact the Senator has pointed out that this is not a unique case indicates there is certainly a problem. This may be a problem with communication. I have pointed out the ways the NTA is communicating the need or obligation on anyone in this situation to fill out the form and nominate someone. If they do not, then the licence dies with them.

It seems to be something I cannot retrospectively change but we can certainly make stringent efforts and ensure that State agencies and others insist that communication is better. Perhaps the suggestion that taxi drivers or drivers of SPSVs should be informed and reminded of this every year is a good one.

I do not know the details in the particular instance and we cannot anticipate such cases but it certainly seems that there is a recurring problem, if the Senator is right. I urge the NTA to address it by communicating more frequently with those who hold these licences.