Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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804. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the phase driving lessons fall under in the Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business. [7662/20]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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As a private company, a driving school must ensure that they can comply with the necessary public health requirements before they can reopen their businesses. The National Return to Work Safely Protocol was developed by NPHET in consultation with national experts to assist in this regard..

However, I expect a driving school to encounter the same difficulties as the RSA in terms of complying with the requirements of this Protocol. To put this in perspective, on a very preliminary appraisal of the Protocol, car driving tests may have to be the last of the statutory functions, for which the RSA is responsible, to recommence in or after Phase 5 of the Government's roadmap.

I understand that any company which reopens is subject to inspection by Health and Safety Authority, and may face serious sanctions, including closure, if found to be not in compliance with Protocol requirements.