Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 212: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason a driving test route for articulated vehicles in Tullamore has been suspended; when this route will be restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11411/05]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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My Department had to suspend the testing of drivers of articulated vehicles in Tullamore as access to an area where reversing manoeuvres were carried out was no longer available. These manoeuvres must be carried out at a safe location and it had not been possible to identify a suitable location. An alternative location has now been identified where the manoeuvres can be undertaken and driving tests will resume shortly in this licence category at the Tullamore test centre.

However, in order to implement changes to the test in this licence category, in the immediate future, it will be necessary to secure off-road compounds so that certain manoeuvres can be carried out safely. My Department is in discussions with the Office of Public Works in order to secure a suitable off-road compound in Tullamore.