Mr. Aidan Jordan:

In 2019, which is the latest year in respect of which we have figures from the RSA, there were 240,000 learner drivers, of which 90,000 completed their tests. Of those applicants, 54% failed and new applicants came onto the system. In terms of the 2020-2021 figures, my estimate is there are now 300,000 learner drivers. The RSA will have more accurate figures, but my estimate is there are 300,000 plus people in the system from 2020, with new people having entered the system in 2021.