David Maxwell (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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176. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the duration it takes to recruit new driver testers; the time it takes to complete their training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38406/25]

Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent)
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Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. While my Department is responsible for the overall staffing sanction, neither I nor my officials are involved in the service at an operational level. As such, the information requested is held by the Authority.

Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct, detailed response. Please contact my office if a reply is not received within ten days.