Clarity sought on new driving licence laws
The tractors in use today are much larger and much more powerful and are often used to pull very heavy loads.
The licensing of 16-year-olds to drive powerful tractors for farming and other works probably needs to be examined from a safety perspective, the Dáil was told.
Deputy Martin Kenny, who raised the issue when seeking clarity on an upcoming European Union directive on driving licences, said the tractors many people grew up with include the 35 and the 165 models used on farms.
