Michael Murphy (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)

I will try to be quick. On booking tests when you get your licence, the mandatory 12 lessons are exactly that. There is an additional 36 hours of accompanied driving required at a minimum to achieve a level of competence. In some cases, that is a lot more depending on the individual. Getting your learner permit and booking a test is not the most effective. We would see people arrive for tests who are not prepared. During their journey, they may have issues they need to work on