Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

55. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons in receipt of a valid and-or current learner driver permit, an N driver permit and a full driver licence as of month end September 2020. [27574/20]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

The information requested by the Deputy for details of driver licences to end of September 2020 is not available until after 30th September. I understand the Deputy has agreed that the information requested will be provided within 10 working days.

Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

56. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a person on a learner driver permit can use an M road here. [27575/20]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

Under Section 7 of the Roads Regulations, 1994 (Statutory Instrument 119 of 1994) only a person holding a driving licence referred to in Section 22 (1) of the Road Traffic Act, 1961 authorising that person to drive the vehicle, may use a motorway.

Therefore, a person in possession of a learner driver permit is not permitted to use a motorway.

Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

57. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the problem persons are experiencing with driver licence renewals; if an alternative solution can be provided for (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27589/20]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.