Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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340. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a driver test can be facilitated for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18921/21]

Hildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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During the level 5 period, driving tests will be available only to those who are involved in essential services, including essential retail work. Details on what is included in the list of essential workersand retail outletscan be found at www.gov.ie

The Road Safety Authority has set up a dedicated webform so that essential workers can request a driving test. If this individual is looking for an urgent driving test appointment and they are an essential worker, they can apply to book a driving test using the online form.

Because the RSA can only test essential workers at this time, there is currently surplus capacity in the system. Any essential worker, within the terms of the public health regulations, who applies for a test should not encounter any undue delays in obtaining an appointment.