Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 November 2004
305 Ms O. Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the number of candidates presenting for the driving test at test centres, who are on their second, third or subsequent attempt to secure a full driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29774/04]
View answerThere are 118,074 applicants awaiting a driving test at present. Details of those applicants who are taking their driving test for the second or subsequent occasion are not recorded at application stage.
306 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport the arrangements in place for Civil Service staff within the driver testing section at Ballina, County Mayo, who do not wish to transfer to the Driver Testing and Standards Authority. [29797/04]
View answerThe Driver Testing and Standards Authority Bill currently before the House provides that "Any person who immediately before the establishment day was a member of the staff of the Department of Transport and who is designated by the Minister for employment in the Authority shall on the appointed day be transferred to and become a member of the staff of the Authority." Negotiation and consultation with staff and their representative organisations to determine the detailed arrangements for the establishment of the Driver Testing and Standards Authority are continuing.
