Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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284. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the proposals to streamline B and B1 on the new driving licence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10108/14]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The legislation defining different categories of vehicle for driver licensing purposes is set at EU level, and applies in all Member States.  

EU legislation therefore defines categories B and B1, as well as all other categories.  However, EU legislation specifies that, if a person obtains a licence for category B, they shall automatically qualify for a licence in category B1.  The reverse does not hold true - category B1 licence holders are not automatically entitled to a category B licence.

I am unaware of any plans to change this at EU level.