(1) For the purposes of this Part, and such other purposes as the Minister may prescribe, the Authority may establish and maintain a computerised information system linking CVR test operators, the Authority and the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.

(2) The information system referred to in subsection (1) shall facilitate the direct and simultaneous transfer of data generated by test equipment at CVR testing centres to persons having access to the system and the sharing and exchange of information relating to CVR testing.

(3) The Authority may allow access to, and use of, the system to -

(a) the Garda Síochána,

(b) the National Roads Authority,

(c) persons or categories of person with the approval of the Minister in fulfilling obligations under European Union and other international enactments and agreements for the exchange of driver and vehicle information,

(d) such training service providers as the Minister prescribes under section 4(2)(g), and