Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023
276. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the long delays for persons with a disability accessing driving lessons; the way that he intends to address these long delays to ensure that persons with a disability can access driving lessons in a timely manner; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1827/23]
View answerDriving schools are independent, privately run businesses. As such my Department has no remit in how these businesses are operated, nor can my Department determine the services offered to customers.
However, to work as a driving instructor in Ireland, an instructor must be listed on the Road Safety Authority’s (RSA) Register of Approved Driving Instructors (ADI). This register also identifies ADIs across the country delivering driver training to students who require special accommodations, including students who may be deaf or hard of hearing and for those with restricted mobility who may require the use of vehicle adaptations as part of their driver training.
To find contact details for RSA Approved Driving Instructors please go to :
www.rsa.ie/services/learner-drivers/driving-lessons/find-an-instructor/approved-driving-instructor.
Then access the 'Find an instructor' section and key in the ADI number as provided for in the list:
adis-delivering-tuition-to-learners-with-specific-needs.pdf (rsa.ie).
