Phil Hogan
Question:215 Mr. Hogan asked the Minister for Transport when a driving test will be arranged for a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18566/04]
View answerTuesday, 22 June 2004
Questions (215, 216)
Written answers
The applicant has been placed on a cancellation list for a driving test at the Carlow driving test centre and a test and a test appointment will be arranged as soon as possible.
Michael Ring
Question:216 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the intention to privatise driving testing; if legislation has been prepared to progress this proposal; and if driving testers can be taken from the driving instructors register. [18273/04]
View answerThe Government has approved the text of the driver testing and standards authority Bill which will enable the establishment of a public sector body to deliver, inter alia, the driver testing service. Arrangements are being made to publish the Bill shortly. Driver testers are recruited by open competition through the Civil Service and Local Appointments Commission.