Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 February 2026
240. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport to confirm whether all first, second and third-time learner permit holders have been written to by the Road Safety Authority following his signing of S.I. No. 527/2025, the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13665/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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 it is 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.
