Driver Test

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 May 2021

Thursday, 20 May 2021

Ceisteanna (184)

John McGuinness

Ceist:

184. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport the number of theory tests cancelled each Friday by email over the past 12 months and in particular on 7 May 2021; when these tests will be rescheduled; if there is a contact phone number and name for the public to use to have queries dealt with; if contact names and details of Road Safety Authority personnel are published on the RSA website and stationary; and his plans to clear the backlog. [27256/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

Under legislation as provided by the Oireachtas, the driver testing service, including the theory test, is an operational matter for the Road Safety Authority. The information requested is held by the Authority and this question is being referred to it for direct reply.

I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51

Question No. 185 answered with Question No. 179.

Question No. 186 answered with Question No. 181.