Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 February 2026
274. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport the number of booked driving tests cancelled by the RSA in the years 2023 to 2026, in tabular form; the reasoning for the cancellation of these tests; the wait time for rebooking a test for applicants who have had their test cancelled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16095/26]
View answerUnder the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service, including all testing and scheduling matters. 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 ten days.
Pending this more detailed response, I understand that from time to time, the RSA may need to cancel tests at short notice due to unforeseen circumstances, such as a tester falling ill, or inclement weather.
Where tests are not going ahead in a test centre the customer is contacted by phone as soon as possible.
I am informed by the RSA that where a test is cancelled, the applicant is placed on a priority list and should typically receive a new booking invitation within a few days. Where an applicant does not receive an invitation in a timely manner I would advise the candidate to contact the RSA directly.
