We use Google Analytics to see which pages are read and how the site is used, so we know what to improve. This only runs if you accept. See our privacy notice for details.

Dáil
‹ Order of Business

Driving licences and EirGrid legislation

Summary

Mattie McGrath seeks an extension of the deadline for correcting omitted driving-licence categories and raises the need for EirGrid legislation. The Tánaiste says both Bills are due next year.

Thank you. I wish to raise a road traffic Bill, as a very serious issue has arisen with people's driving licences. It particularly affects farmers and people involved in agriculture.

Comment on this
Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

It is a serious issue but it is not related to legislation.

Comment on this

There is a deadline tomorrow evening for people to update their licences where categories were omitted. Will the Tánaiste ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to extend the deadline for a few weeks as these categories have been omitted through no fault of the people affected or the officials involved? There is legislation to establish EirGrid in primary legislation but we must do something as it will have the country destroyed before the Bill is brought in.

Comment on this
Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

That is a different issue altogether. That matter could be dealt with at committee level.

Comment on this

The road transport and EirGrid Bills are due next year.

Comment on this