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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 July 2020

Tuesday, 28 July 2020

Questions (148)

Danny Healy-Rae

Question:

148. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the procedures being put in place to ensure the backlog of those waiting to book driver theory tests is cleared quickly; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18255/20]

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The Deputy will appreciate that this is essentially an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA).

 In line with the Government's plans for resumption of services, the driver theory testing service resumed from 8 June.  The suspension of the service during the pandemic inevitably led to backlogs.  At the same time, the need for compliance with health protocols inevitably reduces the throughput of test candidates at the different test centres.

The RSA is managing the situation through extended open hours and additional opening days. My Department is remaining in close contact with the RSA, which is continuing to monitor the operation of the service and will make adjustments to assist throughput as and when necessary. 

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