161. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Transport if a driving test will be expedited for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10212/24]

Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. This includes all application and scheduling matters, and neither I nor my Department have the power to intervene in individual cases.

As such, I have referred the question to the Authority for direct reply on the specific issue raised. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.