Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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40. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if driver instructors are considered essential workers under level 4 of the Plan for Living with Covid-19; if driver tests can take place under level 4; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31889/20]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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The Minister for Health is responsible for the regulations regarding public health restrictions under the Public Health Act in relation to COVID-19. 

I am advised by my colleague the Minister for Health that, under the latest provisions namely Statutory Instruments Numbers 442 and 443 of 2020, there will continue to be driving tests for those involved in providing essential services, including in those counties subject to Level 4 restrictions.  Driving instruction will continue but only in circumstances where the learner has already a test booked. 

The Government and I will continue to review the provision of all public services and related operations, including those relating to road safety, in light of all public health requirements, including COVID-19 control, road safety and others.