Written answers
Tuesday, 31 May 2005
Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform
Garda Training
9:00 pm
Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 393: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the training procedure for Garda drivers; the duration of such training; and the number of times this training is updated. [18316/05]
Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that members of the Garda Síochána are allowed to drive official vehicles in two circumstances: they have completed an official driving course or they hold at least a class B driving licence and have been authorised to drive by the chief superintendent.
The following driving courses for members of the Garda Síochána are conducted at the driving schools at the college in Templemore and in Garda HQ on an ongoing basis.
| Course | Duration |
| Standard Driving Course | 2 weeks |
| Advanced Driving Course | 3 weeks |
| Van/Personnel Carrier Course | 1 week |
| Four Wheel Drive Course | 1 week |
| Four Wheel Drive Course with Trailer | 1 week |
| Heavy Goods Vehicle Course | 2 weeks |
| Tow Wagon Course | 1 week |
| Special Driving Course | 9 days |
| Standard Motor Cycle Course | 4 weeks |
| Advanced Motor Cycle Course | 2 weeks |
| Motor Cycle Escort Course | 1 week |
| Instructors Course (Motor Cars) | 3 weeks |
| Instructors Course (Motor Cycles) | 4 weeks |
I am further informed that driver training programmes and training needs are continually revised and updated to reflect best international practice.
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