An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Dail Éireann — 2022-09-20
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Micheál Martin (FF), Cork South-Central

I take the Deputy's points and I will talk to the Minister regarding this issue. A priority waitlist for test appointments has been established to allow vehicle owners to avail of any test cancellations. The average waiting period for a test appointment is now just under 24 days. The Deputy referred to an appointment in March, so I will need to follow up on this. The average waiting time now compares with 12 days pre-Covid-19. The pandemic was responsible for much of this situation, as the Deputy is aware. I will, however, come back to her concerning the overall point. The RSA has statutory responsibility in this area. I am told the average waiting time for an appointment is 24 days, but I will check this in the context of the case highlighted by the Deputy and perhaps someone in the RSA might be able to shed light on this issue.

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