54. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the rising increase in driving test wait times as reported today (details supplied), particularly in Dún Laoghaire where wait times have risen again to 19 weeks this month and the impact this is having on those waiting for tests for employment/education and other reasons; if he will outline the immediate steps he is taking to bring down waiting times permanently; and if emergency slots have been considered for those who can provide supporting evidence of the necessity of an early test. [70025/26]

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54. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the rising increase in driving test wait times as reported today (details supplied), particularly in Dún Laoghaire where wait times have risen again to 19 weeks this month and the impact this is having on those waiting for tests for employment/education and other reasons; if he will outline the immediate steps he is taking to bring down waiting times permanently; and if emergency slots have been considered for those who can provide supporting evidence of the necessity of an early test. [70025/26]

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1. 6 October 2026

   Driver Test

   54. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the rising increase in driving test wait times as reported today (details supplied), particularly in Dún Laoghaire where wait times have risen again to 19 weeks this month and the impact this is having on those waiting for tests for employment/education and other reasons; if he will outline the immediate steps he is taking to bring down waiting times permanently; and if emergency slots have been considered for those who can provide supporting evidence of the necessity of an early test. [70025/26]

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