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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 February 2022

Thursday, 17 February 2022

Questions (171)

Bríd Smith

Question:

171. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport the reason that motorcycle tests are taking much longer to obtain than car driving tests (details supplied); the steps that his Department is taking to speed up the process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8829/22]

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Written answers

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

While I cannot comment on the precise circumstances of individual cases, I understand there is no excessive delay on motorcycles tests in comparison to car driving tests. While there have been some centres where it has taken longer to get a motorcycle test than a car test, driver testers have been recently upskilled to test this category, and lists are therefore reducing across the board. 

I am also referring the question to the RSA for further clarification of the position. If you do not have a further response within ten days please contact my private office.     

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