Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation
Dail Éireann — 2021-05-27
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Christopher O'Sullivan (FF), Cork South-West

This relates to the online driver theory test. There was an announcement during the week that it was possible to apply for the theory test online. That is very welcome. Some 3,000 slots were taken within minutes. There is a lot of frustration. I know individuals whose appointments have been rescheduled six times. For a young person living in Cork and applying for a theory test, the nearest appointment is in Donegal in July. The online process for the theory test will be a great success, I have no doubt. Can we get a commitment that the process will be expanded in order that more young people will be allowed to apply and get their driver theory test? Having a licence or a theory test in place could be the difference for young people getting back to work.

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Sitting date: 2021-05-27