Brian Stanley (Laois, Independent)
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253. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if cases in which bus operators are being told by the RSA (driver testing section) that they cannot book a test for D1 or D Category at present as category B tests are being prioritised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31556/25]

Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent)
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As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that, under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. This includes all application and scheduling matters. In that regard, the operation of the service does not fall under the direct control of my Department.

I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days. However, I share the Deputy's concern on the matter raised and I will be raising it also directly with the RSA myself.