Michael Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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804. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the waiting times for driver tests in each of the testing centres in County Cork; the steps he is taking to reduce the waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30451/18]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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The average waiting times for driving tests at all centres around the country are available on the Road Safety Authority (RSA) website . This information is updated weekly.

The RSA is undertaking initiatives in order to increase capacity to deliver extra driving tests. These initiatives include the delivery of 120 extra overtime tests per driver tester who participates, and systems to reduce the number of no-shows and non-conducted driving tests. The Authority plans to introduce a new test booking system that will give test applicants much more control over their booking and appointment choice. 

The overall average wait time a for driving test has reduced from 13.9 weeks earlier in the year to 11.9 weeks at present. I am assured that the measures being put in place are having the desired effect of reducing waiting times for the public.