Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
178. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that the Department of Education is currently piloting the use of well-being practitioners for primary schools in the Dublin area; if any consideration had been given to including this group in the category for fast track driving tests to facilitate this work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56392/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. This includes all application and scheduling matters.
The RSA operates a fair and transparent appointment scheduling process. Those who are eligible and have been waiting the longest are offered a test first.
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.
