Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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231. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention, or that of his predecessor, has been drawn to a potential conflict of interest that arose regarding the way in which the review on essential driver training conducted in 2019 conducted by a company (details supplied) was in fact reviewing its own report commissioned by the Road Safety Authority; the other consultancies and or companies that were considered to carry out the review; if a tender process was followed in order to establish whether the company was the best positioned to conduct the review; if a contract exists between the RSA and the company in respect of essential driver training reports and or reviews; if he will consider opening a new stakeholder engagement process in respect of essential driver training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22115/20]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As this is a matter for the Road Safety Authority I have referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct reply. Please contact my office if no response is received within 10 working days.