Driving Tests.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 June 2004

Tuesday, 1 June 2004

Questions (271)

Brendan Howlin

Question:

290 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Transport the current waiting list for the D1 licence driving test; if in view of the fact that applicants require this licence for employment purposes, he can take steps to reduce the waiting time for tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16186/04]

Written answers

Minister for Transport (Mr. Brennan)

Applicants for heavy goods vehicle tests are given a higher priority than other categories as my Department is aware that such applicants usually require the driving test for employment purposes. Separate statistics on the waiting times for such tests are not compiled.