False dawn on driver theory tests says Lowry

Driving test wait in Louth 'unacceptable'

placeholder image — Driving test wait in Louth 'unacceptable'

Young people have missed opportunities for apprenticeships, work experience, education and agricultural work, says Deputy Lowry.

‘There was much relief when in-person Driver Theory Testing recommenced on June 8. It now appears that, for many, this was a false dawn’ said Deputy Michael Lowry in Dail Eireann this week.

Addressing Tanaiste Leo Varadkar, Deputy Lowry said that many young people across Tipp have contacted his office in frustration and anger due to unacceptable delays. Applicants who applied in February will not be offered an appointment until October of this year.

It also supports a number of important Strategic National Goals, such as promoting the growth of the retrofit and energy service company market thereby creating more quality sustainable and green jobs. Reducing energy waste, energy bills and carbon emissions which helps us meet national and EU efficiency and environment goals.

Deputy Michael Lowry

‘All seven appointments were cancelled. She has now been given an appointment for December 23 – one year and eight months after her first appointment. This is not tolerable for young motorists who need to progress their lives by being allowed to drive. Young people have missed opportunities for apprenticeships, work experience, education and agricultural work. What plans does the Government have to tackle this? What plans are in place to urgently address these delays’ he questioned.

The Tanaiste replied that services are and will gradually return to normal. He said that 40 new Temporary Driving Testers have been hired for commencement at the end of June and sanction has been granted to hire a further 40.