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Driving test waiting times

Summary

Danny Healy-Rae asked when action would be taken on long waiting lists for driving tests, citing 24-week waits in Killarney and Tralee. The Taoiseach said he would ask the Transport Minister to correspond with the Deputy.

Pat the Cope Gallagher An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

I cannot deprive Deputy Danny Healy-Rae. As a Member he has an opportunity to ask a short question on promised legislation.

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Pat the Cope Gallagher An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

Perhaps Deputy Healy-Rae would preface his remarks with a reference to the promised legislation.

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It is to ask when the Government will do something about the waiting list for young drivers who want to get a driving test. The current waiting time is 24 weeks in Killarney and Tralee.

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Pat the Cope Gallagher An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

Deputy Healy-Rae is an example of how to ask a brief question.

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Is there a road traffic Bill?

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Will the Government do anything about it?

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Pat the Cope Gallagher An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

Does the Taoiseach wish to respond?

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The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport is hiding under a bed somewhere.

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Leo Varadkar The Taoiseach Fine Gael

I will ask the Minister, Deputy Ross, to correspond with the Deputy.

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That is the end of that.

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He does not do questions.

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He is not interested unless it is a matter for the Judiciary.

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