Driver Licences

Thursday, 19 December 2013

Ceisteanna (392)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

392. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of driving licence centres in the State, broken down by the number of licences issued in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date 2013; if his attention has been drawn to delays in the issuance of new licences in any particular locations; if he will provide a list of average waiting times for the issuance of new licences by issuing location in respect of the same years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54928/13]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

I am aware of the difficulties being experienced at present in relation to the driver licences. I have met with the interim Chief Executive of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) who, since the end of October, have taken over full responsibility for the operation of the national driver licensing service. I am assured that measures have been taken to deal with the difficulties and that the backlogs that have arisen will be eliminated in the coming weeks.

The specific information requested by the Deputy can be provided by the RSA. I therefore have forwarded the question 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.