Pat Breen
Question:660 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport the qualifications required for an applicant seeking the position of a driving tester; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11672/04]
View answerTuesday, 27 April 2004
Questions (603, 604, 605, 606)
Pat Breen
Question:670 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if he has plans to recruit driving testers through the Civil Service Commission to deal with the large number of applicants who are waiting for their driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11993/04]
View answerWritten answers
I propose to take Questions Nos. 660 and 670 together.
Details of qualifications which candidates were required to possess for the last competition conducted by the Civil Service Commission included: a good general education; a satisfactory knowledge of the Rules of the Road, road procedures and the law relating to road traffic in so far as it concerns the driver of a mechanically-propelled vehicle; at least five years satisfactory driving experience within the seven years ending on 25 June 1998; a general understanding of the working of mechanically-propelled vehicles; report writing skills with a particular reference to accuracy, clarity and conciseness; a clean driving licence, other than a provisional licence, valid in the State on the day of the test; excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; the capacity to remain calm and courteous in dealing with applicants and the requisite knowledge and ability and be suitable to discharge the duties of the position.
The Department keeps the level of vacancies under review having regard to current and future requirements of the driver testing service.
Willie Penrose
Question:661 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport if he will take steps to expedite an application for a driving test, by a person (details supplied) who requires same for their work; if in view of the correspondence enclosed, if same can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11735/04]
View answerA driving test will be arranged as soon as possible for the person concerned.
John McGuinness
Question:662 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport if a driving test can be arranged as a matter of urgency for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny as the licence relates to their employment prospects. [11737/04]
View answerThe person concerned did not submit documentary evidence to support her request for an early driving test appointment. On receipt of the necessary documentation an early test appointment will be arranged.