Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 May 2026
211. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport to respond to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); if his Department is aware of these concerns; the engagement his Department has had with the Road Safety Authority in respect of this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33885/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for all aspects of the National Driving Test Service. Neither I nor my officials are involved in the service at an operational level. 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.
The Deputy may wish to note that the RSA provide an online facility whereby a person may register a complaint in respect of a service provided by an Approved Driving Instructor at the following link: www.rsa.ie/help-support/online-support-centre/details/contact-us/make-a-complaint/i-wish-to-make-a-complaint-about-an-approved-driving-instructor-(adi).
Essential Driver Training (EDT) is a structured training programme for learner drivers consisting of 12 mandatory driving sessions with an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI). Completing EDT is a necessary requirement to become a competent and safe driver.
