Ruth Coppinger (Dublin West, Socialist Party)
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883. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons taking driving tests in 2014 who had language interpretation assistance during the test; the number in each test centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14687/15]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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The operation of the driver testing service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.  I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Ruth Coppinger (Dublin West, Socialist Party)
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884. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons that have applied for their driving licence, using an Irish language application form, from the start of the National Driver Licence Service taking over the service to date, broken down by calendar year; and the county areas where these applications came from. [14688/15]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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The operation of the National Driver Licensing Service is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority.  I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct reply.  I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received in ten days.