Driver Test

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 January 2023

Tuesday, 24 January 2023

Questions (216)

Duncan Smith

Question:

216. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the reason the Road Safety Authority is encountering difficulties with allocating the required number of slots for tests, theory tests, driving tests and CPC walk-around tests, as well as delays in processing CPC cards, which is impacting bus companies in returning to full services and commuters who wish to travel by public transport; how this matter will be rectified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3116/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the operation of the national driving test services. I have therefore referred this question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.

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