Irish Driving Instructors Association

EFA held its 6 monthly meeting in Leipzig, Germany, on 12 and 13 April.

Ireland was represented at the meeting by the IDIA Chairperson, Cathy Bacon

Matters discussed, among others, were

• Progress on the EU 3rd Directive

• The EU Projects

• Hermes

• Close To

• Fit to Drive

Application for membership was received and accepted from Cyprus.

The Election of the Board

President Gerhard von Bressensdorf (Germany)and 1st Vice president Lars Gunnerson (Sweden) were retunred un-opposed.

Followibg the resignation of Daniel Blot as 2nd Vice president, an election was held for that position.

Cathy Bacon (Ireland) was elected 2nd Vice President

Following her election Cathy said

“This is a great honour for Ireland, the IDIA and of course for me personally. It reflects the commitment the IDIA has shown to European Driver Education during recent years. I will endeavour, during my 3-year term, to work to improve road safety, to advance driver education and to benefit all Irish driving instructors

There are currently 25 countries that are members of EFA