418. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the National Vehicle and Driver File Bill 2026; when this will be enacted; if he anticipates it will be in place for year end 2026; and if he will make statement on the matter. [61657/26]

420. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the basis for any delay in progressing the National Vehicle and Driver File Bill 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61747/26]

422. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for the revised timeline for the publication and enactment of the National Vehicle and Driver File Bill 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61745/26]

423. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the National Vehicle and Driver File Bill 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61744/26]

431. Deputy Ryan O'Meara asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the National Vehicle and Driver File Bill 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61764/26]

494. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Transport when legislation relating to the National Vehicle and Driver File is expected to be published; the principal reforms intended to be included in the legislation; the current stage of drafting; whether Government approval has been received for publication; the anticipated timetable for pre-legislative scrutiny, publication and passage through the Houses of the Oireachtas; whether it remains the Government's intention to progress the legislation before the end of 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62584/26]

628. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport if the National Vehicle and Driver Bill 2026 which was approved by Government on 15 April 2025 has been drafted; if there are plans to include additional provisions in the drafting of the Bill; and the proposed timeframe for publication and progression through the Houses of the Oireachtas. [64109/26]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 418, 420, 422, 423, 431, 494 and 628 together.

The National Vehicle and Driver File, Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2026 was published on 4 September 2026.

The Bill as is stands includes the following:

• updates the legislation underpinning the Department of Transport's National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) database and the data held on it to include GDPR provisions;

• underpins the Check My Vehicle website that allows members of the public to access certain vehicle data held on the NVDF;

• removes the requirement to display a paper motor tax disc;

• removes the current 12-month maximum and allows for open-ended declarations of non-use of a motor vehicle;

• amends the Road Traffic Act 2004 to allow for the setting of certain special speed limits;

• allows for the consideration of a charge of careless driving where a jury acquits a defendant of a charge of dangerous driving; and

• amends the Roads Act 1993 to provide a basis for the sharing and processing of road traffic collision data with local authorities to enable them to assess safety risks and target maintenance on public roads;

• provides clarity on the application of penalty points in multi-offence incidents where a driver is disqualified; and

• provides for operators of mobile camera vans to provide certificate evidence in court when a fixed charge notice is not paid rather than having to provide testimony in person.

The Bill will be presented shortly, with progression through the Houses thereafter subject to Oireachtas scheduling. I am determined, with the support of members of the Houses, that this Bill be completed and enacted by end of the year.