Driver Test

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 October 2023

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

Questions (101)

Michael Lowry

Question:

101. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport if he has received the correspondence regarding the unacceptable waiting times for driving tests, which are currently at an all-time high (details supplied); when he intends to issue a response to the correspondence received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45725/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. Employee/employer relations between the RSA and driver testers are therefore an issue for the RSA in the first instance. Neither I, nor my officials, are party to RSA recruitment and employee contractual matters.

The letter referred to was received by my Department on 9 October, I intend to respond shortly.