Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 June 2020
565. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will open temporary national car test and driver test centres to deal with waiting lists in relation to both matters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9967/20]
View answerThe safety of the public is of paramount importance at this time and as in all aspects of the Covid-19 crisis my Department continues to be guided by National Public Health Emergency Team and the relevant national experts in relation to the resumption of services.
I am pleased to confirm the phased re-opening of the National Car Test centres from Monday 8 June, in line with Phase 2 of the Government roadmap for the easing of Covid 19 restrictions and the national return to work safety protocol. Further information is available at www.ncts.ie and www.rsa.ie
A date for the resumption of driver testing services is currently being examined. However, the resumption of driver tests raises particular difficulties due to the need to have two people in close proximity in a confined space, for a considerable period of time. I anticipate for this reason that the driving test may be one of the last of the RSA services to resume, most likely in Phase 5 of the Government roadmap.
