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Written Answers — Garda Training: Garda Training (4 Oct 2011)

Alan Shatter: An Garda Síochána has implemented a comprehensive review of its driver training programmes. This has resulted in a five (5) level suite of Competency Based Driving (CBD) courses, with each level specifically catering for the required knowledge base, skills set and the operational requirements of members undergoing the relevant training. In reverse order, the courses, course content,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (13 Jun 2023)

Jack Chambers: The operation of the national driving test service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. This includes the regulation of Approved Driving Instructors. I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 May 2020)

Shane Ross: ...at this time in all aspects of the Covid-19 crisis. My Department is guided by National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) and national experts in relation to the resumption of services. Driving instruction is proved by Instructors who are private individuals either self employed or who are employed by a Driving School.   The RSA cannot issue medical guidance to...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Nov 2020)

Lynn Boylan: I request that the Minister for Transport comes before the Seanad to outline how he intends to tackle the massive driving test backlog. The number of people waiting for a test has increased by 70% since he took over his Department in June. This week, the Road Safety Authority has confirmed that there are now over 90,000 people awaiting a driving test. A quarter of those waiting are in...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Apprenticeship Programmes (19 Oct 2023)

Simon Harris: Currently, Phase 2 Pipe fitting training is delivered in Cork ETB and LMETB by two instructors. Phase 4 is currently delivered in LMETB and there is currently one workshop with one instructor delivering the training. As the Co-ordinating Provider for the apprenticeship, the NAO and SOLAS are actively engaging with the Collaborating Providers and employers of pipe fitting apprentices to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Nov 2020) See 1 other result from this answer

Eamon Ryan: I propose to take Questions Nos. 308, 316 and 319 together. Regulations introduced on the 21st October by my colleague, the Minister for Health, define the provision of driving instruction as an essential service. Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) may continue to provide lessons, but only in such circumstances where the learner in question has already been scheduled a test date.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (30 Jul 2020)

Bríd Smith: 262. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will encourage the Road Safety Authority to meet with representatives of driving instructors to resolve issues in relation to test centres and the difficulties that instructors have in not been allowed access the main buildings during tests; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that similar issues in the UK have been...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (4 Jun 2014)

Seán Kyne: 234. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when Directive 2012/36/EU which would allow a person undergoing a driving test on an automatic lorry or bus to be granted a full lorry or bus licence provided the person possesses a full manual car driving licence, particularly as the regulations to be introduced by end of June on foot of Directive 2016/126/EC will place Irish driving...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (19 Jan 2022)

Hildegarde Naughton: While operational arrangements at driving test centres are a matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA), I understand that prior to COVID 19 some test centres did offer toilet facilities. In some cases, indoor waiting rooms were also made available to driving instructors or other accompanying persons while learner drivers underwent their test.  However, in the interests of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (1 Apr 2021)

Éamon Ó Cuív: 51. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when it is planned to allow driver instructors to recommence in-car driving instruction, in view of the large number of persons who need to learn to drive, particularly front-line workers in rural areas without good public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17855/21]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety Authority (12 May 2021) See 2 other results from this answer

Hildegarde Naughton: ...adhere to Government public health protocols, it has not been possible in recent months for the Road Safety Authority to carry out all of the check tests that are legally required to renew driver instructor licences in a timely manner. In response to these delays and in anticipation of the resumption of Initial Basic Training (IBT) and the partial resumption of Essential Driver...

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (14 May 2003) See 2 other results from this debate

While certain measures are aimed at experienced drivers, we also need to cater for young people by ensuring that those who are just beginning to drive have the necessary skills and training, as well as having respect for other road users. We also need to examine the legislation governing the regulation of driving instructors and I am sure the Minister has some ideas on that matter. Driving...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (7 Jul 2020)

Eamon Ryan: The NPHET, together with a team of national experts, decided which businesses could resume trading in each Phase of the gradual reopening of our economy, and they included driving schools on the list of businesses cleared to reopen on 29 June. It is not the role of the NPHET to provide guidance in relation to specific sectors, as a rule, nor to provide guidance in relation to working...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Driver Test (6 May 2021)

Michael Collins: I have spoken to driving instructors in west Cork. They feel they were disowned in this crisis. The responses given by the RSA to instructors were either non-existent or were childish during this pandemic. The RSA takes a fee of €250 per instructor every two years for registration. It never answers regarding what that money is spent on. It is definitely not spent on correspondence...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (24 Feb 2021) See 1 other result from this answer

Hildegarde Naughton: ...time. I am happy to comment on the matters raised, where it is appropriate to do so. 1. Stop all “check tests Under provisions set out in S.I. No. 203/2009 - Road Traffic (Driving Instructor Licensing) (No. 2) Regulations 2009 the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is legally required to carry out a check test of an Approved Driving Instructor every two years at the very...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Jun 2020) See 1 other result from this answer

Eamon Ryan: Last week, the RSA updated Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) in relation to their plans for resuming driver testing services in line with the revised Government Roadmap for Reopening, including a series of Frequently Asked Questions for ADIs and also details of the protocols being followed for driving tests.   However, it must be noted that, as a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Safety (17 Jun 2014)

Brian Walsh: 773. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that forthcoming regulations requiring lorries used for the purpose of the driving test to have eight forward gears are prudent and necessary, despite the burden of cost that will be imposed on driving instructors in having to upgrade their fleet of vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25847/14]

Written Answers — Road Safety: Road Safety (25 Oct 2011) See 1 other result from this answer

Leo Varadkar: There are many measures necessary to promote safety on our roads and I believe that having standards for professional driving instructors is one of them. The existence of a recognised standard, through the regime of registering Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) is also beneficial for the industry and ensures that rogue operators are kept out of the system. The existing standards and...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (10 May 2006)

Martin Cullen: ...raising awareness of road safety issues in the education system is one that is kept under constant review in consultation with the Minister for Education. However there are no grants available for driving schools to provide lessons to young drivers. Such lessons are commercially available and the cost is a relatively small element in commencing to drive. I will shortly be publishing a...

Written Answers — Driving Tests: Driving Tests (9 Jul 2009)

Noel Dempsey: Smarter Travel, the Government policy on Sustainable Transport, proposes a number of initiatives relating to eco-driving and driver behaviour. I have established a joint working group between the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the National Sustainable Travel Office (NSTO) of my Department to develop a structured overall plan to ensure that eco driving becomes part of the driving culture....