480. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason US driving licences cannot transfer here in view of the onerous and internationally recognised test system employed in the US; the reason those who have been driving for decades in the US must complete 12 driving lessons, a theory test and a practical test at considerable expense; the reason, in Germany and Finland, this does not occur despite these countries being subject to the same EU laws and directives as Ireland; if any exceptions are granted to the current system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33577/16]

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480. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason US driving licences cannot transfer here in view of the onerous and internationally recognised test system employed in the US; the reason those who have been driving for decades in the US must complete 12 driving lessons, a theory test and a practical test at considerable expense; the reason, in Germany and Finland, this does not occur despite these countries being subject to the same EU laws and directives as Ireland; if any exceptions are granted to the current system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33577/16]

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