Written answers

Wednesday, 4 December 2013

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Register of Electors Issues

Photo of Eoghan MurphyEoghan Murphy (Dublin South East, Fine Gael)
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171. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on adding a section in the driving licence application process where persons could ask to be added to the electoral register if they so wished. [52046/13]

Photo of Leo VaradkarLeo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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On the basis of representations made to me and to the Road Safety Authority (RSA), it appears that there is a view among the public that the current driver licence application form is already confusing and over extensive. Apart from normal information regarding driver issues, the form also provides for matters such as the organ donation wishes of the applicant.  

The RSA is examining the possibilities for simplifying the application form at present and I would be reluctant to propose any changes that might further complicate requirements.

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