Road Safety Authority

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 May 2021

Wednesday, 12 May 2021

Questions (82)

Louise O'Reilly

Question:

82. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport when the 40 newly-recruited driving testers will be fully trained and qualified to commence driving licence testing; the level of training being given; the body providing the training; and the qualifications of the personnel that are carrying out this training for the new staff. [24978/21]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

Under the Road Safety Authority Act and as provided by the Oireachtas, the driver testing service, is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA).

The information requested is held by the Authority and this question is being referred to it for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51

Question No. 83 answered with Question No. 76.