Ned O'Keeffe (Cork East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 874: To ask the Minister for Transport the criteria for renewal of driving licences; and the position regarding a person (details supplied) in County Cork whose general practitioner has refused to certify them medically fit to drive. [1690/06]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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Under the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations, 1999 to 2004, persons who suffer from any of a prescribed list of diseases or disabilities must submit a medical report certifying them as medically fit to drive with their application for a driving licence or renewal of a driving licence. This requirement is in line with general EU requirements on the periodic medical assessment of licence holders to set standards. It is in the interests of the individuals concerned, other road users and road safety generally.