Michael Ferris
Ceist:74 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will provide a driver test centre in Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11803/99]
Written Answers. - Driving Test Centres.
The present national network of driving test centres comprises some 47 individual centres. This has been generally considered to provide good coverage across the country and to represent a reasonable balance between convenience to customers and the need for economy in public service administration.
The Tipperary area is already served by driving test centres in Clonmel, Tipperary, Nenagh, and Thurles. In addition, the Carrick-on-Suir area is served by Dungarvan, Waterford and Kilkenny. In the circumstances my Department does not propose to site a further driving test centre in Tipperary.