Written answers

Wednesday, 2 July 2025

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Driver Test

Photo of Ryan O'MearaRyan O'Meara (Tipperary North, Fianna Fail)
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47. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he can confirm the average waiting time for a BE (trailer) licence driving test in the Nenagh test centre; if there are any efforts being made to reduce this wait time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36502/25]

Photo of Seán CanneySeán Canney (Galway East, Independent)
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I wish to advise the Deputy 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 operational matters.

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.

Photo of Ryan O'MearaRyan O'Meara (Tipperary North, Fianna Fail)
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48. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a case (detailed supplied) could be reviewed on the grounds that this constituent has been waiting 28 weeks for a BE (trailer) licence driving test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36503/25]

Photo of Seán CanneySeán Canney (Galway East, Independent)
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As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that the Road Safety Authority has statutory responsibility for driving testing and licence application matters.

My Department does not have access to individual driving licence exchange applications and may not intervene in that process. Accordingly, I have referred this matter 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.

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