Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 July 2025
267. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will commission an updated evaluation of the Essential Driver Training programme to determine its impact on young driver safety outcomes since its introduction in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37393/25]
View answerUnder the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. During Phase 1 of the Government's Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030, the RSA commenced an in-depth review of the driver testing curriculum to ensure it meets international best practice, and this action is being carried forward as part of the Phase 2 Action Plan to be published shortly.
Given the RSA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct response. Please contact my office if a reply is not received within 10 days.
