Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 March 2021
238. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport if truck driving lessons for persons not currently on a waiting list for a truck driver test can take place under level 5 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12863/21]
View answerThe provision of driving instruction has been defined in legislation introduced by my colleague, the Minister for Health, as an essential service that may continue under level 5 restrictions, albeit in extremely limited circumstances.
Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) may continue to provide lessons to learners across all vehicle categories, but only in such circumstances where the learner in question has already completed their required modules and has been scheduled a test date.
While I fully appreciate the inconvenience this poses to learners who have not yet completed their training, I am sure the Deputy will agree with me that the limiting of the spread of the virus and the safeguarding of public health must take first priority here.
