Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2026
444. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport the current number of drivers on their second learner permit; if the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has written to all second permit holders to inform them of the new rules (S.I. No. 527/2025) that will apply to them from 1 November 2026; if the RSA informed them that an application for a third learner permit will require them to have undertaken a test in the previous two years. [12889/26]
View answerAs Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Licence Service and for the administration and issuing of learner permits.
Accordingly, I have referred this matter to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days. Pending that reply, I would note that the RSA has assured me that the Authority has committed to a communications and assistance campaign to engage with affected road users in the period from the announcement of the regulations through to 1 November 2026, and beyond as necessary.
