asked the Minister for the Environment the reason no driving tests have been carried out at Dungarvan, County Waterford for the past couple of months; when this matter will be rectified; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - County Waterford Driving Tests.
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Driver testers operated in Dungarvan in each of the weeks ended 9 and 16 January 1988. One tester was assigned to Dungarvan in each of the weeks ending on 30 January, 27 February, 5 March and 12 March, 1988. Arrangements were made early last month to assign one tester to Dungarvan this week. Two testers have been assigned to the area for the week commencing 23 May 1988.
In assigning driver tester duties at any of the 47 centres in the country, my Department must take into account: (a) the level of demand for tests in the area, and (b) the need to maintain a uniform waiting period throughout the country, as far as practicable.
Driver testers will continue to be assigned to the Dungarvan area on this basis.