Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 413: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been dawn to the circumstances where gardaí who do not hold a B driving licence are driving in the performance of their duties as members of the Garda, as a result of having secured authorisation from a chief superintendent; the number of gardaí within the force to which this situation applies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23684/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
Link to this: Individually | In context

As the Deputy will be aware, a class "B" driving licence is the standard licence for cars and vans. Members of An Garda Síochána are not permitted to drive official vehicles of these types unless they hold at least a full class "B" licence, whereupon they may be authorised by Divisional Officers or Chief Superintendents to do so, subject to being otherwise deemed suitable. This is known as "Chief's Permission".