949. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason it is not possible to carry out a driver test in view of the fact that two persons can share a taxi; if it is possible for both driver and tester to wear a mask, sit in the back seat or introduce other simple measures to allow driver tests resume; the reason his Department continues to ignore young drivers that now need to obtain a full licence to get to work; the supports that are being proposed to give these young drivers that have to give up or refuse job offers due to the fact they have no way to get to work without a full licence; the reason motorcycle tests cannot be immediately resumed in view of the fact there is no need to share a vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9241/20]

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949. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason it is not possible to carry out a driver test in view of the fact that two persons can share a taxi; if it is possible for both driver and tester to wear a mask, sit in the back seat or introduce other simple measures to allow driver tests resume; the reason his Department continues to ignore young drivers that now need to obtain a full licence to get to work; the supports that are being proposed to give these young drivers that have to give up or refuse job offers due to the fact they have no way to get to work without a full licence; the reason motorcycle tests cannot be immediately resumed in view of the fact there is no need to share a vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9241/20]

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