Emer Currie (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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372. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are any circumstances by which there are exemptions or accommodations made for the driver theory test. [23293/25]

Emer Currie (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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376. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are any circumstances by which there are exemptions or accommodations made for the driver theory test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23467/25]

Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Aontú)
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412. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is provision for a person to take a paper version of the driver theory test, and to outline all the supports available for those who have difficulty accessing the computer-based test.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24013/25]

Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Aontú)
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413. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the supports that are in place to assist persons with disabilities or mental health challenges in taking the driver theory test; if provision is made for a scribe, or special needs assistant, for such persons during the test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24014/25]

Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 372, 376, 412 and 413 together.

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service, which includes the operation of the theory test. I have therefore referred the Deputies' questions to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputies to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Pending this response, I am informed that the Driver Theory Test provider offers various options to accommodate candidates who may require special assistance to take their test. It is important that people should not be precluded from taking their driving theory test because they require special assistance. A voiceover option is available where the questions and answers are read out to the candidate over headphones. Additional time is also allowed for the candidate to take the test. There is also a reader recorder service whereby a staff member will read the questions and answer options to the candidate and record their answers on screen.