Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2020
301. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport if driver test centres will remain open; and the arrangements that will be in place for driver tests when level 5 restrictions come into effect from midnight on 21 October 2020. [32450/20]
View answerUnder Covid19 Level 5 Government restrictions effective from midnight on Wednesday 21 October, candidates can attend their scheduled driving test appointment provided they are an essential worker involved in the provision of essential services or essential retail outlets.
The Road Safety Authority has advised it has set up a dedicated email, urgentdrivingtest@rsa.ie, where applicants can request to be given priority and supply supporting documentation. Details on what is included in the list of essential workers and retail outlets is availalbe on www.gov.ie. These requests are prioritised during the scheduling process with cancellation slots being offered where possible.
