Rural Life
TD raises motion in the Dáil over driving test backlog
Concerns were raised in the Dáil by TD Micheal Collins, along with his Rural Independents group colleagues, regarding the waiting...
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Taoiseach: Driving test delays 'unacceptable'
The Taoiseach has acknowledged what he has described as the “unacceptable delays at the moment” when it comes to driving...
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Further wait on driving test dates for rural learner drivers
Learner drivers in rural communities are to continue a long wait for a driving test appointment according to latest figures....
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Rural communities 'seriously disadvantaged' by driving test delays
Long waiting lists at driving test centres and a lack of public transport options are leaving those living in rural...
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Driving tests delay 'devastating' for rural young people
The increased waiting time for driving tests is having a serious effect, particularly on young people in rural areas, Deputy...
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Driving test backlog: '120,000 learners waiting on theory tests'
More progress needs to be made when it comes to clearing the backlog of people waiting on a driving test,...
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Online driver theory tests to be rolled out to cars - RSA
Due to Covid-19, the Driver Theory Test service continues to be suspended until further notice. However, a pilot phase of...
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Healy Rae calls for online theory tests for all vehicles
The Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has been called on by independent TD Danny Healy Rae to tackle the “long delays” that...
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Government urged to tackle driving test backlog
More than 98,000 people are currently waiting to sit their driving test, contributing to a 25-week backlog, while 54,000 are...