Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023
249. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Transport if a person (details supplied) will be given an urgent date to undergo their driving test given that they require the use of a car for their job as an essential worker. [1482/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the operation of the National driving test. This includes all driving test applications and scheduling matters. Neither I nor my Department have the powers to intervene in individual cases.
I am aware that urgent tests are only available to applicants who are employed by the HSE, a private hospital or the emergency services where the candidate would need to drive as part of their job (not including commuting to their place of work).
Information on who can apply for an emergency test is available at www.rsa.ie/services/learner-drivers/the-driving-test/faqs.
