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<p>The banned learner driver was caught behind the wheel in Laois. Photo: An Garda Síochána Laois Offaly</p>

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Banned learner driver arrested in Laois

Gardaí described the disqualified driver as ‘a recipe for disaster’

Over 388k learner drivers on Irish roads

Over 388k learner drivers on Irish roads

Dublin saw an increase of 2.262 learner drivers, bringing the total number in 2026 to 121,127.

Over 1,200 learner drivers turned away from tests due to not having proof of insurance

Over 1,200 learner drivers turned away from tests due to not having proof of insurance

More than 1,200, or 11 per cent, of driving tests were cancelled over the last two weeks because of issues with the presentation of insurance documentation.

Apps cut driving test waiting times by monitoring cancellations at nearby centres

Apps cut driving test waiting times by monitoring cancellations at nearby centres

Learner drivers who had vehicles seized for driving unaccompanied hit 6,500 in 2024

Learner drivers who had vehicles seized for driving unaccompanied hit 6,500 in 2024

Driving test backlog: Where to beat the queues

Driving test backlog: Where to beat the queues

Driving tests should be free if learners have to wait more than 10 weeks, TD suggests

Driving tests should be free if learners have to wait more than 10 weeks, TD suggests

RSA need to get act together to tackle driving test delays, TD says

RSA need to get act together to tackle driving test delays, TD says

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Learner drivers are being "unfairly hindered" by the RSA’s inability to reduce driving test wait times, a Fine Gael TD has said

Driving instructors call for 'massive overhaul' of tests to prevent road deaths

Driving instructors call for 'massive overhaul' of tests to prevent road deaths

Mon, 29 Jul, 2024

Mr Brophy said they are recommending the minimum amount of required EDT lessons move to 30 hours, as well as designated sponsor training being a requirement as part of a learner driver's process.

Driver recorded at 228km/hr in 120 zone over bank holiday weekend

Driver recorded at 228km/hr in 120 zone over bank holiday weekend

Fri, 09 Feb, 2024

There were two road fatalities from February 1st to 6th