Driving Tests.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 September 2007

Wednesday, 26 September 2007

Questions (422)

Charlie O'Connor

Question:

509 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport and the Marine if he will confirm plans to provide new facilities for driver testing in the Tallaght, Dublin 24 area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20913/07]

Written answers

Minister for Transport and the Marine (Deputy Noel Dempsey)

Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority has now responsibility for the delivery of the driving test and the issuing of certificates of competency. Decisions taken in relation to the provision of new driver testing facilities at any location are operational matters for the Authority and queries in relation to such matters should be raised direct with the statutory body.