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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Driver Test (19 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: ...is reflective of demand on driver testing services which is up by 28% on 2021 figures and is up 27% on 2018 pre-Covid-19 pandemic figures. I am informed that the current increase in demand for driving tests and the time to an invitation for learner drivers have a number of contributing factors. These include an increase in learner permits in circulation, which has grown by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (19 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the operation of the national driving test and deals with all application and scheduling matters. On the broader issue of driver testing delays, I am informed that the current increase in demand for driving tests and the time to invitation for learner drivers has a number of contributing factors which include: an increase in...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (19 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the operation of the national driving test and deals with all application and scheduling matters. My Department has no access to information on, or involvement in, individual applications. I have referred the specific query on the Skibbereen test centre to the RSA for response, I would ask that the Deputy contact my office if a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (19 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 91 and 167 together. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the operation of the national driving test and deals with all application and scheduling matters. I have therefore referred the specific part of the Question related to the Cavan driver testing centre to the Authority for reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (19 Jan 2023) See 1 other result from this answer

Richard O'Donoghue: 178. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the number of persons waiting to sit their driving test in most centres around the country, including Limerick; if additional instructors will be hired to alleviate this backlog; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2530/23]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (19 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the operation of the national driving test. I am informed that the current increase in demand for driving tests and the time to invitation for learner drivers has a number of contributing factors which include: an increase in learner permits in circulation which has grown by about 30% since Q3 2019; increased capacity in the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (19 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 192 to 195, inclusive, together. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the operation of the national driving test and deals with all application and scheduling matters. I have therefore referred the specific parts of the questions related to category B tests in Tipperary to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Driver Test (18 Jan 2023) See 1 other result from this debate

Jack Chambers: ...is causing many people who are waiting excessive times. It is unacceptable. As the Deputy knows, the Road Safety Authority has statutory responsibility for operational aspects of the national driving test, including applications and scheduling matters. The issue of driving tests delays is a problem throughout the State which is being repeatedly raised by a number of Deputies. The...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the operation of the national driving test.  This includes all driving test applications and scheduling matters. I have therefore referred the first part of the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days. I understand that due...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Jan 2023) See 1 other result from this answer

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the operation of the National driving test.  This includes all driving test applications and scheduling matters. I have therefore referred the first part of the question to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the deputy to contact my office if a reply is not received within 10 days. I understand that...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the operation of the national driving test and deals with all application and scheduling matters. Therefore I have referred the relevant parts of the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days. On the broader issue of driver testing delays,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 190, 204 and 209 together. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the operation of the national driving test and deals with all application and scheduling matters. Therefore I have referred the relevant parts of the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Jan 2023) See 1 other result from this answer

Jack Chambers: I propose to take Questions Nos. 205 and 207 together. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the operation of the national driving test and deals with all workforce and scheduling matters. Therefore I have referred the relevant parts of the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Jan 2023) See 1 other result from this answer

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for all aspects of the National Driving Test.  This includes the operation of the test, driving test applications and all scheduling matters. I have no power to intervene in individual cases.    I believe the RSA operates a fair and transparent appointment scheduling process.  I understand that those who...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Equality Issues (18 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: Driving schools are independent, privately run businesses.  As such my Department has no remit in how these businesses are operated, nor can my Department determine the services offered to customers. However, to work as a driving instructor in Ireland, an instructor must be listed on the Road Safety Authority’s (RSA) Register of Approved Driving Instructors (ADI). This...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the operation of the national driving test and the information requested is held by them. Therefore I have referred the relevant parts of the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days. On the broader issue of driver testing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Jan 2023) See 1 other result from this answer

Darren O'Rourke: 296. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the wait times for each driving test centre; the actions that he is taking to reduce the long waiting times being experienced to access driving tests; the number of driving instructors whose contracts expire within the next three months; if he has engaged with the RSA in relation to retaining these instructors to help alleviate the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (18 Jan 2023)

Jack Chambers: The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the operation of the national driving test and deals with all workforce and scheduling matters. Therefore I have referred the relevant parts of the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days. On the broader issue of driver testing...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Qualifications Recognition (8 Dec 2022) See 1 other result from this answer

Joan Collins: 202. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department will confirm the qualifications which will replace the QQI certificate for driving instructors; the body that will have responsibility for same; the comparable educational value that this new certification will have; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61450/22]

Toll Charge Increases: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 Nov 2022)

Michael Collins: ...way up. While people might say I can afford it, it is a scandalous waste to be throwing money into an old basket for people who do not have the tag. It is a fair con job, I must say. When I go into Northern Ireland I can drive around freely. It has no toll bridges. How can they survive without hitting their people in the pocket as much as we do? While it is difficult, it would be...