Paddy Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As a point of information, central to getting insurance is a driver licence.Changes are being made to medical practice when it comes to fitness to drive. Heretofore, when people got to a certain age they got a medical certificate to say that they could continue driving for the next three years. When people then reached a greater age, they might only get a year or so. There are changes in the Bill due to European legislation. How will this affect people in Ireland? Some people in their 70s or 80s can drive much better than some people aged in their 50s. I understand that when people reach 70 years of age, they have to go for a medical test. Is the age limit being dropped? How does the Minister think this will be implemented? The European legislation means there will be changes Europe-wide. Does the Minister think the age limit will be changed? Will there have to be a medical test on an annual basis? Who will decide if a person is not fit to drive or get insurance? How will all of that pan out?