Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 194: To ask the Minister for Transport the progress made in reaching an agreement on the mutual recognition of driver disqualification with authorities in Northern Ireland; and if he will announce such an agreement at the ministerial transport council meeting this month. [3111/06]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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I refer the Deputy to my replies to Question No. 193 on 3 November 2005 and Question No. 96 on 24 November 2005.

The framework for the mutual recognition of driving disqualifications imposed in Great Britain or Northern Ireland and this State is contained in the European Union Convention on Driving Disqualifications. Legislation to support the application of the convention is contained in the Road Traffic Act 2002. The convention relates to disqualifications arising from a range of specified traffic offences including drink-driving, speeding and dangerous driving. Arrangements for the mutual recognition of driving disqualifications are being considered in the context of the British-Irish Council and the matter is being progressed. It is anticipated that there will be progress at the forthcoming ministerial meeting of the British-Irish Council dealing with transport matters.