Pádraic McCormack (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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Question 486: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine if he will clarify the situation whereby some driving test centres in Galway City and County closed in July 2007 thus increasing the waiting time for applicants where there are a large number of applicants on the waiting list and whereby no notice was given of such closures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20188/07]

Michael D Higgins (Galway West, Labour)
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Question 492: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine the reason the driving test centre in Galway city's west-side closes for the month of August. [20240/07]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 486 and 492 together.

Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority has now responsibility for the delivery of the driving test and the issuing of certificates of competency.

Decisions taken in relation to the use of any individual driving test centre are operational matters for the Authority. I have no role or function in the delivery of the day to day driving test service and issues in relation to that should be raised direct with the statutory body.