Niall Collins (Limerick, Fianna Fail)
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Question 103: To ask the Minister for Transport if the cost of a driving test has increased by €10 to €85, and if so the reason for this increase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5528/11]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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In January 2011, my predecessor approved an increase in the driving test fee from €75 to €85, as well as an increase in the cost of the driving theory test from €35.60 to €40.60. These increases were on foot of requests made by the Road Safety Authority in the context of budgetary arrangements for the Authority for the year 2011.

Niall Collins (Limerick, Fianna Fail)
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Question 104: To ask the Minister for Transport the average failure rate of persons undergoing the driving test for the first time, second time, third time and fourth time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5529/11]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority has responsibility for the delivery of the driving test.

Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.