Driver Licence Applications

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 July 2017

Tuesday, 11 July 2017

Ceisteanna (686)

Brendan Howlin

Ceist:

686. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the delays in processing driving licences by the National Driver Licence Service; the reason there is a 20-week wait time when applying to do a driving test in County Wexford; his plans to address this waiting list; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32620/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.  I have therefore referred the Question to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

The referred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.