Driver Test

Thursday, 26 March 2026

Questions (195)

Ged Nash

Question:

195. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Transport the reason Drogheda driving test centre is not yet operational; the date on which the lease was signed for the premises from which the centre is planned to operate; the date on which the lease was signed by the RSA and commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23416/26]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. This includes provision of test centres. As such, the information requested by the Deputy is held by the Authority. 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 am informed by the RSA that the assigned testers for this centre are presently deployed to a nearby centre in readiness for its opening while ensuring testing volumes continue to be managed effectively.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Orders.