Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 November 2020
88. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Transport if support will be given to the suspension of all check tests in driver tests during the course of the Covid-19 pandemic in the interests of ensuring the safety of driving instructors and others; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35521/20]
View answerUnder the Road Safety Authorty Act, the Road Safety Authority is responsible for the conduct of driving tests.
The Road Safety Authority developed protocols for conducting the driving test safely during the pandemic, following detailed consideration and medical advice.
I am advised that the Authority is not considering the suspension of check tests under the protocols.
It is worth remembering that since the resumption of driving tests during the summer, and even though thousands of tests have been conducted, there has not been a single case of Covid transmission due to the driving test.
