AQW 49612/11-16

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 08/10/2015
Answered On Date: 21/10/2015
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of the Environment (i) for an update on the Driver Vehicle Agency's new driver licensing IT; and (ii) whether it will reduce the cost of driving licences.

Answer:

In response to AQW 46117/11-15, I indicated that the first phase of the replacement driver licensing system is scheduled to go live in April 2016 and that it will deliver improvements to the customer experience, service efficiencies and other enhancements. As these improvements are phased in, and efficiencies in service delivery begin to emerge, this will provide an opportunity to review the level of fees currently charged to applicants.

In the meantime, the Driver & Vehicle Agency will continue to ensure costs are kept to a minimum and all efficiencies are passed onto customers.