Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am happy to correct the record in that regard. What I meant to say was that the laws in question were passed by this Oireachtas. I did not suggest that everybody voted for them. I understand that in only one case was an attempt made to rescind a statutory instrument. That attempt was defeated in a democratic vote of this House.

On the issue the Deputy raised, I concur with him. Young people particularly those in rural Ireland but also those in urban areas, need to get on the road. There are particular issues with regard to driving lessons and driving tests that we are trying to sort out. We are also looking at the possibility of doing theory tests online. That is being worked on at the moment and I hope to have some positive news in that regard if not today, then in the next few days.

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