283. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport if the operators of the NDLS service are required to offer the service in the Irish language; the monitoring carried out of them providing their service in the Irish language; if they report to his Department on achieving a quality service to the public in the Irish language; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59600/26]

Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Licence Service, including all operational matters.

I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.