Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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91. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeline for the reopening of the RSA driver test centre, County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17668/20]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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On Monday 29 June, driving tests resumed on a gradual basis for trucks, buses and motorcycles. Fourteen driving test centres reopened initially, with others being phased in.

Driving tests for cars, vans, and minibuses resuming on a phased basis from last week. The resumption plan being put in place is to protect both the public and staff and will also enable the RSA to review practices and adapt any mitigating measures.

The safety of the public is of paramount importance at this time, whether from infection or from deaths and injuries on the road, and in this as in all aspects of the Covid-19 crisis, my Department will be guided by NPHET and national experts.

Arrangements for specific testing centres are an operational matter for the RSA. I have therefore referred this 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.