Driver Test

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2023

Tuesday, 31 January 2023

Ceisteanna (238)

Pearse Doherty

Ceist:

238. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport if a driving test will be expedited for a person (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4711/23]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Transport (Deputy Jack Chambers)

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for all aspects of the national Driving Test. This includes test applications and scheduling matters. Neither I nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual cases.

I believe the RSA operates a fair and transparent appointment scheduling process, consequently, I understand that those who are eligible and have been waiting the longest are offered a test first.

I am told 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