Gino Kenny (Dublin Mid West, People Before Profit Alliance)
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220. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the details of any specific legislative amendment introduced to allow applications for driving licences by asylum seekers. [48556/21]

Hildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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As set out in the Programme for Government, the Government will act on interim recommendations from the Chair of the Expert Group on the Provision of Support, including Accommodation, to Persons in the International Protection Process (Asylum Seekers) to improve conditions for asylum seekers currently living in the system. This includes the ability to apply for driver licences. There are complex legal, administrative, and technical issues to consider and resolve to provide this access. As Irish driving licence legislation is based on a framework of EU law, consideration must also be given to the relevant EU Directives.

Legislative requirements are being examined in conjunction with the Road Safety Authority, the Department of Justice and the Attorney General's Office.

Richard O'Donoghue (Limerick County, Independent)
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221. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the waiting time for driver theory tests and driving tests in Limerick city and county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53713/21]

Hildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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Under legislation, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is the body responsible for the operation of the Driving Test and Theory Test.

Specific details relating to Limerick City and County are held by the Road Safety Authority. This question is therefore being referred 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.