Vol. 572 No. 4
184 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport the steps he will take to expedite an application for a driving competency test by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23494/03]
There is no record of having received an application for a driving test from the person concerned.
185 Ms Enright asked the Minister for Transport the facilities available for a person who needs to apply for their driving licence but is unable to read or write to sit the theory test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23567/03]
The specification, which the contractor operating the theory test is obliged to meet, provides for the delivery of a user friendly computerised theory testing system and requires that candidates with special needs be provided for. This includes the provision of reading assistance and voice over with an extended time slot for the test.
The test is based on a question bank which has been developed, inter alia, in consultation with the Association for Children and Adults with Learning Difficulties and the National Adult Literacy Agency. The question bank is available in book format or as a CD which includes voice over audio.
