Paragraph 16 I1

Section 74(1) (interpretation) is amended as follows.

For the definition of “central authority” substitute—

““central authority” means an authority designated by the Republic of Ireland as a central authority for the purposes of the specified agreement on driving disqualifications;”.

For the definition of “competent authority” substitute—

““competent authority” means an authority which is a competent authority in relation to the Republic of Ireland for the purposes of the specified agreement on driving disqualifications;”.

Omit the definition of “the convention on driving disqualifications”.

In the definition of “disqualified”, after “and” insert “ , except in section 71A, ”.

Omit the definition of “foreign disqualification”.

At the end insert—

““Republic of Ireland disqualification” means the disqualification mentioned in section 56;

“Republic of Ireland licence” means a licence to drive a motor vehicle granted under the law of the Republic of Ireland, including a learner permit.”