Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 December 2004
77 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport the current waiting time for driver tests at each centre in the State; the steps being taken to reduce the long waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32366/04]
View answer202 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the long delay in receiving appointments for a driving test, which often exceed the duration of a provisional driving licence; and the plans he has to overcome this problem. [32136/04]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 77 and 202 together.
The average waiting time for a driving test for each driving test centre at 29 November 2004 will be tabulated and forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible. My Department is in communication with the Department of Finance regarding measures to reduce the backlog of driving test applicants, including the recruitment of additional driver testers.
