Seán Sherlock
Question:308. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport if driver lessons can proceed under level 5. [32508/20]
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Questions (308, 316, 319)
Seán Sherlock
Question:316. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the status of driving lessons under level 5. [32635/20]
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Thomas Pringle
Question:319. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport if driving instructors are classed as an essential worker; if they will be allowed to operate under the level 5 restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32760/20]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 308, 316 and 319 together.
Regulations introduced on the 21st October by my colleague, the Minister for Health, define the provision of driving instruction as an essential service.
Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) may continue to provide lessons, but only in such circumstances where the learner in question has already been scheduled a test date.