Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 April 2021
14. Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport when he expects driver education training and CPC case study for haulage drivers to resume; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22366/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraDriver CPC training has been classified as essential and training has been taking place during the recent restrictions. There are many training organisations who have facilitated inhouse training for their own drivers, other organisations who have facilitated training to the public and in addition to this some CPC training organisations have chosen not to conduct training during level 5.
In summer 2020 an extension was provided for the holders of Driver CPC cards expiring between 1st Feb 2020 and 31st August 2020, a further extension was granted to this group of drivers recently in addition to making provision for the holders of CPC cards that expire or are due to expire between 1st Sept 2020 and 30th June 2021. Any driver who holds a card that expired or is due to expire within that timescale will benefit from an extension to their expiry date. This will take the pressure off some drivers having to complete their training during restrictions.
While the Theory Test centres (facilitated by Prometric) have been closed during level 5 restrictions, they have put provision in place for drivers who wish to complete a bus/truck theory test or case study theory test so they can complete these tests remotely. The link below will provide more information for the driver on the theory test and how to check if their laptop/desktop is compatible etc.
https://theorytest.ie/general-information/proproctor-remote-test/
