125 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Finance if he will instruct the Office of Public Works to purchase and develop a site in County Mayo for the specific use of enabling articulated truck driving tests in view of the fact that applicants from Mayo currently have to travel to Sligo or Athlone to obtain this licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10877/07]

On behalf of the Road Safety Authority, the Commissioners of Public Works are in negotiation with land owners to secure a suitable site for the purpose of articulated truck driving tests in Castlebar.