Driver Test

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 February 2023

Tuesday, 14 February 2023

Ceisteanna (142)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

142. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the number of learner drivers per year in each of the years 2019 to 2022 that failed to turn up for their scheduled driving test appointment; the number of driving tests lost per year through no-shows; his plans to introduce measures to ensure that learner permit holders sit a driving test before they can obtain a subsequent learner permit from the RSA; the number of learner permits renewed by the RSA each year to drivers who did not show up for their scheduled driving test appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6622/23]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority and the information requested is held by them. I have therefore referred the questions to the Authority 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