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Laois TD accuses government and Road Safety Authority of misleading driving test wait time figures

Independent Laois TD Brian Stanley has accused the government and Road Safety Authority (RSA) of publishing misleading driving test waiting times.

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.

Driving test wait times 'well ahead' of mid-August target, RSA say

Driving test wait times 'well ahead' of mid-August target, RSA say

Two weeks ago, the waiting time was 14.1 weeks, and at the end of April, the waiting time peaked, with a 27-week wait.

Driving test wait times drop down to 16 weeks

Driving test wait times drop down to 16 weeks

TD calls for RSA to appear in front of Transport Committee over wait for driving tests

TD calls for RSA to appear in front of Transport Committee over wait for driving tests

Nearly 100 people crashed during their driving test in the past two years

Nearly 100 people crashed during their driving test in the past two years

Department delays provisional licence crackdown until driver testing system clears backlog

Department delays provisional licence crackdown until driver testing system clears backlog

Second-level students to pay less for driving tests with new road safety course

Second-level students to pay less for driving tests with new road safety course

Sat, 16 Dec, 2023

Minister for Education, Norma Foley has been involved in discussions with the RSA around the new short course which will be taught in transition year.

Thousands of people driving without ever taking a driving test

Thousands of people driving without ever taking a driving test

Mon, 02 Oct, 2023

In some cases, learners have been driving on for over 30 years without ever holding a full licence