Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 1070: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will clarify the requirements and standards applicable in respect of certificates in professional competence courses with a view to achieving a consistently higher and reliable standard which will improve road safety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23687/11]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The standards to be met by those wishing to receive Certificates of Professional Competence (CPCs) are set out in the European Communities (Vehicle Driver Certificates of Competence) (No. 2) Regulations of 2008. These Regulations constitute the transposition into Irish law of EU requirements. The CPC regime is one of a range of measures which are aimed at ensuring higher standards of safety on our roads. The Regulations provide for compulsory periodic retraining. Under the Regulations, it is a matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA) to determine the syllabus to be followed for each category of vehicle during this retraining.

I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's query regarding the requirements and standards of courses to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days. Given what I have just outlined, I am not in a position to respond further.