Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 December 2020
168. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport if a minibus driver test will be expedited for a person (details supplied) which has a waiting list of six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39595/20]
View answerThe scheduling of candidates’ driving tests is the responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and as Minister, I have no power to intervene in individual cases.
Driver Testing services are currently being provided only for people involved in the provision of essential services or essential retail outlets. The list of essential services may be found at https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/c9158-essential-services/.
The Road Safety Authority has set up a dedicated webform at https://www.rsa.ie/en/RSA/Learner-Drivers/The-Driving-Test/Request-an-urgent-driving-test/ This webform will allow customers to assess whether they qualify for an urgent test appointment and if so, to submit an application for same. If the applicant’s request is accepted, they will be placed on a short notice list and may be called for a test with as little as one days’ notice.
As essential workers may drive beyond the 5km limit to attend the test, the RSA is advising candidates to bring proof of the test to show to Gardaí if necessary.
