PQ 491
491. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport in relation to Directive (EU) 2020/61 and the subsequent S.I. No. 467/2013 - Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) (No.4) Regulations 2013, if he is aware of a cohort of drivers who cannot obtain a withdrawal of Restriction 78 from their licence despite qualification and proven competency in driving heavy vehicles larger than buses; if this is the correct interpretation of the Directive; the rationale for same; if a mechanism is in place or being considered for this cohort; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56928/26]
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491. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport in relation to Directive (EU) 2020/61 and the subsequent S.I. No. 467/2013 - Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Amendment) (No.4) Regulations 2013, if he is aware of a cohort of drivers who cannot obtain a withdrawal of Restriction 78 from their licence despite qualification and proven competency in driving heavy vehicles larger than buses; if this is the correct interpretation of the Directive; the rationale for same; if a mechanism is in place or being considered for this cohort; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56928/26]
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