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

As the Covid-19 restrictions are gradually eased, there have been changes to the status of driver testing services. A gradual reopening of in-person driver theory test centres commenced on 8 June. Essential driver training for essential workers who have not completed their training recommended on 10 May. Driving tests for essential workers are being prioritised. There will be a gradual reopening of driver testing for non-essential workers, which has commenced already. Forty new temporary driving testers have been hired and should begin work at the end of June. Sanction has been granted to recruit a further 40 testers. I absolutely acknowledge that there is a backlog, which is very frustrating for people who need to get on the road and need the freedom that brings, such as being able to get to work or college and do all the things they need to do. We are working to try to get through that backlog over the next couple of months.

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