Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 July 2024
149. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport to provide a full update from the Road Safety Authority on the need to progress a new temporary or permanent driving test centre for Drogheda, County Louth, the largest town in Ireland, considering the unacceptable driving test wait times in the Louth and east Meath area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30640/24]
View answerUnder the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for Driver Testing Service and the provision of test centres. As such, I have referred the Deputy's questions 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.
Pending this more detailed response, I am informed that investigations are ongoing between the Road Safety Authority and the Office of Public Works on finding a suitable test centre site for Drogheda.
