Michael Lowry (Tipperary, Independent) | Oireachtas source

It would be helpful if the Minister of State could do that. Could she also chat with the RSA about another matter? We currently have a massive problem with the recruitment and retention of staff in every sector and the transport industry is no different. It has a massive problem with drivers. A great number of substantial transport, haulage and logistics companies have shortages of drivers. South Africa is a major place for recruitment. We have a lot of South Africans in the country at the moment. Some of them are here for nearly six months. They have to be paid by their employers while doing nothing because they cannot get their licences as a result of the convoluted system of the RSA. It really is madness and does not make sense. It is causing very significant financial problems for the industry in general. Together with the issue of driver testers, the Minister of State needs to follow up on that.