The Department of Transport's briefing warns that changes to the number of learner permits a person can hold might cause a surge in driving test applications, stressing an already burdened system.
With more than 230,000 learner permit holders yet to take a test, officials are urging for testing capacity to return to service-level agreements before introducing significant changes to learner permit policies.
Transport Minister Eamon Ryan's recent decision to close the loophole for repeatedly applying for learner permits has been backed by statistics showing over 368,000 drivers in Ireland hold such permits.
Road safety advocate Susan Gray highlights the frustration with the RSA, criticizing how individuals waiting six months for a test are overshadowed by those who endlessly renew permits without taking action.
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