The operation of the Driver Theory Testing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority (RSA).
As you can appreciate Covid 19 has had a profound effect on the delivery of services. The Driver Theory Test service has seen its capacity reduced by 50% to comply with occupational and public health requirements
The RSA is currently engaging with the service provider to maximise capacity within existing constraints. I understand planning is underway to examine whether theory tests can be taken on line remotely. A pilot programme will be undertaken in the Autumn in this regard which , if successful, may enable a large number of theory tests to be taken remotely.