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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays Affecting Car Tests and Driver Tests: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: Okay. Mr. Synnott said his organisation now has the highest number of testers it has ever had, and the highest number of completed tests. Applus also has the highest demand it has ever had, however. It is all relative. That is where we need to get to. Does Mr. Synnott have the staff and tests to meet the demand? He does not at the minute. I am looking at the recruitment figures supplied...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays Affecting Car Tests and Driver Tests: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: Is that on top of 14 that Applus has?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays Affecting Car Tests and Driver Tests: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: Are they included in the 610?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays Affecting Car Tests and Driver Tests: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: Is Applus recruiting in Ireland or internationally?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays Affecting Car Tests and Driver Tests: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: Yes, Mr. Synnott has mentioned housing. I understand. If I can move on to another point, both Applus and the RSA have made the point about cancellations and no-shows. Is Applus still paid for those cancellations and no-shows? On the backup with the motor trade, of the 3,000 to 6,000 a year, how many appointments are being lost completely?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays Affecting Car Tests and Driver Tests: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: The no-shows are essentially a moot point in terms of capacity. Applus is using it efficiently but it is clear the backlog will not be addressed by everybody showing up for their scheduled appointment. Is that right?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays Affecting Car Tests and Driver Tests: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: On the approach of having a third of appointments in advance and the vast majority three weeks, similar to what Senator Craughwell and others will say, if I go to the Kells centre it will be August or September but in truth there are lots of appointments in Kells between now and August or September.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays Affecting Car Tests and Driver Tests: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: Yes, exactly, and what can Mr. Synnott do to improve that piece?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays Affecting Car Tests and Driver Tests: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: There is something Applus can do, based on the many conversations I have had, to improve people's understanding that, if their first engagement with the website gives them a date way into the future, there are other measures they can take that will give them an earlier appointment. I will leave that point with Mr. Synnott. On the ballot by SIPTU members in respect of the new work...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays Affecting Car Tests and Driver Tests: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I understand all of that. My question is whether Applus intends to proceed with the pilot despite the fact that workers have overwhelmingly voted against it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays Affecting Car Tests and Driver Tests: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: To Mr. Waide, I take from the RSA's move in respect of the customer charter that it is putting pressure on Applus and is not satisfied it is performing to the standard that is agreed. Has the RSA begun proceedings against it or issued any sanctions? If so, what are they?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays Affecting Car Tests and Driver Tests: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: Who adjudicates on that? Is it just Applus and the RSA?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Delays Affecting Car Tests and Driver Tests: Discussion (1 Feb 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: And outside the European Union?

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (8 Feb 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: 76. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the N2 Kilmoon Cross to Rath roundabout project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5598/23]

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Revised)
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (8 Feb 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: I thank Deputy Carey. I also thank the Minister for being here and presenting this information. Regarding Connecting Ireland, I was looking at the figures and I also sought figures from the Department and the National Transport Authority. Last year, my understanding was that this was a five-year, €56-million project. It is one that has broad support. I know communities that have...

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Revised)
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (8 Feb 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: Is the business plan going to the Cabinet for it to sign off on the money the Minister is bringing here? Is multi-annual funding the issue? Is it going to deal with that?

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Revised)
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (8 Feb 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: Connecting Ireland.

Select Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 29 - Environment, Climate and Communications (Revised)
Vote 31 - Transport (Revised) (8 Feb 2023)

Darren O'Rourke: Is it not all too slow? I could give the example of the No. 188, which is a new route for which I hand-delivered the timetables. When I was a councillor, I campaigned for this service because everybody knew it was missing. Children and others who live in a town but go to school, shop and do their work in a neighbouring town cannot get a bus service to it. I have spoken to a bus driver who...