Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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516. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 1295 of 17 April 2018, the follow-up that has taken place to retrieve licences from the 281 learner drivers who did not surrender their licences; the way in which these licences have been taken from the disqualified drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17861/18]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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The policy and management of the surrendering of driving licences is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. In light of the RSA's responsibility in the matters raised, I have referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for a more detailed reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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517. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 1295 of 17 April 2018, if any of the 544 learner drivers were subsequently involved in a road traffic collision following their disqualification; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17862/18]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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The information requested by the Deputy is not available on the National Vehicle and Driver File, as no details in relation to traffic collisions are provided or recorded on the database.

Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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518. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 1295 of 17 April 2018, the procedure to access the licences which were not surrendered; his plans for improvement in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17863/18]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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The policy and management of the surrendering of driving licences is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for a more detailed reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.