Written answers
Tuesday, 21 July 2020
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Driver Licences
Verona Murphy (Wexford, Independent)
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122. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a format allowing priority appointments for holders of expiring driver licences can be devised in the short term to allow for frontline licence holders to renew their licence without facing a lengthy waiting time for appointments resulting in no valid licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17174/20]
Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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NDLS offices are unable to facilitate any walk-ins due to the social distancing requirements and in the interest of protecting the staff and customers. Therefore, all appointments must be booked in advance. This, of course, has led to an increase in the demand for appointments.
The Road Safety Authority is currently working with its providers to see how it can increase capacity while adhering to the return to work safely protocol. Options under consideration include extended opening hours, overtime and protective segregation barriers between booths.
I have referred your question to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within 10 days.
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