146. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport Is there currently a mechanism by which an Irish category B licence holder can obtain code 96; and if so, the process. [67039/26]

149. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has considered the Great Britain approach of extending BE trailer entitlement to Category B licence holders without requiring a separate test. [67043/26]

150. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will consider introducing a training-based B96 entitlement similar to France, allowing combinations up to 4,250 kg without requiring a separate driving test. [67042/26]

151. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if there is no practical route to obtaining Code 96 in Ireland, the reason the entitlement is provided for in Irish legislation and listed by the RSA and NDLS. [67041/26]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 146, 149, 150 and 151 together.

As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that all aspects of driver licensing, including requirements for permission to use trailers, are open to review, subject to the requirements of EU driver licensing legislation, and my officials will consider the current position in relation to legislation relevant to the use of code 96 on Irish licences.

The operation of the driver licensing system in Ireland is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. Accordingly, I have referred enquiries on processes concerning code 96 to the Authority for direct reply. Please contact my office if you have not received a reply within 10 days.