Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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162. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the work that has taken place to address the current situation facing motorcycle learner riders (details supplied); and his engagements with the Minister for Health regarding allowing initial basic training to resume in May 2021. [22591/21]

Hildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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The validity period of Initial Basic Training (IBT) certificates is set out in legislation. Making a change to the validity of an existing certificate requires a change in law.

I can confirm that the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has recently submitted a proposal to my Department for a further extension to IBT certificates. This is currently being worked on within my Department. An update is expected shortly.

In response to the second issue raised by the Deputy's constituent I can confirm that the gradual reopening of the driving instruction industry will commence from the 10th of May. Initial Basic Training (IBT) for all learner motorcyclists may resume from that date.