Driving Licence Office Centralisation
Deputy Healy-Rae raises serious disruption caused by centralised driving-licence services, particularly for emigrant young people; the Taoiseach says the difficulties should resolve as the system settles.
I will do so. However, will the Taoiseach comment on this very serious issue in the context of the road transport Bill?
Comment on this
Committee Stage of the Companies Bill 2012 is being taken this week and next week. This morning the Government approved the companies (miscellaneous provisions) Bill, which deals with the question of easier and less costly access to the Circuit Court for companies in wind-up situations.
The issue regarding driving licences and the centralisation of the offices will sort itself out over a period. It is clear that large numbers of people reported to the relevant offices in order to have their photographs taken for driving licences. As has been the case with Student Universal Support Ireland, SUSI, I am sure the matter will be resolved over a period. I suggest that the Deputy seek to have the matter dealt with by way of a Topical Issue debate. If his request in that regard is approved by the Ceann Comhairle, he will then be in a position to obtain full details from the Minister.