Seán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 248: To ask the Minister for Transport if the percentage of successful applicants for the driving test is broadly similar for all the driving test centres; if there is evidence to show that the driving test centre in Raheny, Dublin 5, has a much higher failure rate than other centres; the action he will take to address this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5687/05]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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While the data available for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2004 show that the pass rate in Raheny was 52.4% compared to a national average pass rate of 54%, the pass rate for driving tests in Raheny in 2004 was higher than the other Dublin test centres.

As in other EU countries, there are variations in the pass rate among test centres. The pass rate may be influenced by a number of factors, including the number of lessons taken by the candidate, the standard of instruction available and social and demographic factors. The work of driver testers is monitored on an ongoing basis to ensure consistent application of the test standard.