Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 303: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will investigate the long delays being experienced by drivers in Tallaght seeking driving tests; the action which is open to him on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8027/05]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The Tallaght test centre has a high level of applications to undergo driving tests with an average waiting time of 42 weeks at present. Some 11 driver testers are headquartered at the centre. My Department endeavours to arrange an early test for candidates who provide documentary evidence of the need for an urgent test. My Department is in consultation with the Department of Finance about a package of measures to reduce waiting times at all test centres. The measures include the recruitment of additional driver testers as well as increased productivity.