Mark Ward (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein)
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16. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if people over the age of 70 are exempt from completing the driver certificate of professional competence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21308/25]

Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent)
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The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) process is based on European Union Directive 2022/2561, which concerns the initial qualifications and periodic training of drivers of vehicles carrying goods or passengers.

To drive a truck or bus professionally in Ireland, drivers must have a valid driver CPC. Professional drivers over the age of 70 are not exempt from completing the (CPC).