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Driver Test

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 February 2021

Wednesday, 3 February 2021

Ceisteanna (108)

Carol Nolan

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108. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport the efforts being made to address the delays being experienced by learner drivers in accessing the driver theory test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5312/21]

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The Driver Theory Test has not been deemed to be an essential service under level 5.  As a consequence, the service is closed while level 5 restrictions remain in place.  Customers who have a Driver Theory Test scheduled during the level 5 restrictions will be contacted to notify them that their test will be rescheduled free of charge when the service resumes. Updates around the resumption of tests will be published on www.theorytest.ie.

The Road Safety Authority has advised my office that it is engaging with its service provider to maximise capacity to offer tests while adhering to occupational and public health requirements for when servicers are resumed. In this regard, they would, for example, be opening on additional days at some centres and extended hours also provided to allow additional capacity for appointments.

While I regret the inconvenience caused by the necessity to adhere to the restrictions, the safety of the public must be of paramount importance. 

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