Driver Test

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 April 2023

Tuesday, 25 April 2023

Questions (186)

Pearse Doherty

Question:

186. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport if a driving test can be expedited for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19216/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for all aspects of the National Driving Test service. This includes test applications and scheduling matters. Neither I nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual cases.

Prioritised test appointments can be requested through the Authority for those applicants who are critical front-line workers employed by the HSE, a private hospital or the emergency services and who need to drive in the course of their duties.