Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 June 2023
165. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport if a person (details supplied) in County Kerry who has been waiting months for a driving test will be given a date for a test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30959/23]
View answer177. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if a person (details supplied) will be facilitated with a driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31233/23]
View answer178. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if a person (details supplied) will be facilitated with a driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31234/23]
View answer182. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the status of a driving test for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31238/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 165, 177, 178 and 182 together.
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. I believe that the RSA operates a fair and transparent appointment scheduling process such that those who are eligible and have been waiting the longest are offered a test first, while those who fulfil the criteria for being a frontline worker can apply for a emergency test. Full details are available on the RSA website at: www.rsa.ie/services/learner-drivers/the-driving-test/faqs
