1120 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport the reason New Zealand is not a recognised State for the purpose of driving licence exchange under the terms of Article 30(7) of the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations, 1999, thereby preventing people holding a valid driving licence from New Zealand from exchanging their licence for an Irish driving licence when they take up residence here without the need for a driving test; the plans he has to amend the regulations to include holders of such licences to be recognised here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29806/06]

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1120 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport the reason New Zealand is not a recognised State for the purpose of driving licence exchange under the terms of Article 30(7) of the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations, 1999, thereby preventing people holding a valid driving licence from New Zealand from exchanging their licence for an Irish driving licence when they take up residence here without the need for a driving test; the plans he has to amend the regulations to include holders of such licences to be recognised here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29806/06]

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