The Tallaght driving test centre is facing a crisis with over 13,000 applicants on its waiting list, averaging a 27-week wait time for tests. This is far beyond the RSA's target of 10 weeks. The situation is worsening community frustrations, raising the costs of driving instruction, and impeding various essential services reliant on valid licences, such as hiring for public transport and emergency response roles. Sinn Féin is urging the government to enhance resources and address shortages of permanent driving instructors to alleviate this backlog.
"13,567 learner drivers are now languishing on waiting lists in the Tallaght test centre. This is the highest in the entire State."
"The average waiting time to take a test in Tallaght is 27 weeks. This is nearly three times the statutory maximum of 10 weeks."
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