Driving Tests.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 May 2004

Tuesday, 25 May 2004

Questions (321)

Richard Bruton

Question:

341 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the same test mark requirement is required of non national drivers as for Irish drivers in respect of the driver competence test to obtain a public service vehicle licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15308/04]

Written answers

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

A pass mark of 70% is required from all candidates in the public service knowledge test which is set and administered by the Garda carriage office. There are no proposals to change this requirement.