Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 February 2022
180. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if he will address the matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); the current estimated waiting times for motorcycle driving test applications at each test centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9161/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is responsible for the operation of these tests. The information on waiting times is held by the RSA. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's query to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.
While I cannot comment on the precise circumstances of individual cases, I understand there is no excessive delay on motorcycles tests in comparison to car driving tests. While there have been some centres where it has taken longer to get a motorcycle test than a car test, driver testers have been recently upskilled to test this category, and lists are therefore reducing across the board.
