Joan Collins (Dublin South Central, Independents 4 Change) | Oireachtas source

Last week, I raised the issue of two women workers in Spike Island Tours who were sacked by the board. I wish to bring it to the Taoiseach's attention that they were reinstated last week on the basis that the charges against them were absolutely ridiculous.

I have also been contacted by driving instructors who tell me they are still required to present themselves at various Road Safety Authority, RSA, centres across the country to enable driving test candidates to utilise their vehicles for the duration of the practical examination. They are forbidden to enter the RSA building for the duration of the examination or at any other time of the day. No seating or waiting area is provided and there is no shelter from the elements. There is no access to toilet facilities. The issue has been handed from the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, to the RSA and from there to the HSA and back again to the RSA, but they are still standing out in the elements while their cars are being used. This has to be resolved. It is a public health risk.

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