Driver Test

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 June 2021

Tuesday, 22 June 2021

Questions (176)

Chris Andrews

Question:

176. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the discrepancy in the pass rates for driver tests, for example, in some west coast and northern centres the pass rate is between 60-70% whereas in Dublin the pass rate is between 40-50%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32951/21]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driver Test.

This is an operational matter for the RSA. This question is therefore being referred to the Authority 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. 177 answered with Question No. 172.