Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 1 February 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport

Delays Affecting Car Tests and Driver Tests: Discussion

Mr. Sam Waide:

I can understand customers' frustrations and the frustration of the Deputy and committee. That is also the RSA's frustration. We are currently in discussions with the Department. Part of that discussion is on the information and data that we are sharing with the Department which confirms that it is an ongoing need. I agree that the country's population is growing. We have demonstrated in our submission that the appetite for learning permits and people wanting a driving licence is unrelenting. In that context, my professional opinion is that it makes sense to have permanent sanctions. The temporary sanctions were made for the right reasons at a point in time. I absolutely agree.

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