Driver refresher courses for over 70s “should not see light of day”
A Donegal Senator has claimed that proposals which could see drivers over 70 years of age undergo refresher courses are discriminatory and should not see the light of day. Senator Niall Blaney said if adopted by the European Commission it would mean motorists over 70 would have to undergo regular…
Driving test wait times as long as eight months in Donegal
Learner drivers are said to be waiting up to eight months to do their test in the south Donegal area. With the lack of accommodation in Sligo for third level students, the issue is said to be causing major concern locally as many have no other option but to drive…
Ministers urged to address lengthy driving test waiting times
With the current accommodation crisis, many third-level students are being denied the opportunity of driving to college in locations such as Sligo due to the difficulty in securing driving tests in Leitrim. Leitrim Councillor Brendan Barry has called on the Ministers Eamon Ryan and Jack Chambers and the Road Safety…
Driving test waiting times in Donegal “need to be addressed”
A Donegal Councillor is calling for driving test waiting times to be addressed. The current waiting time stands at four months with many being left frustrated at the length. With driving tests centres currently operating five days a week, Independent Councillor Michael McClafferty says an increase of the service to…
Driving test waiting figures continue to rise
Not enough is being done to tackle driving test waiting times across the region. That’s according to Sligo Labour Local Area Representative, Nessa Cosgrove that says 1,063 people are waiting in Sligo, 759 in Donegal and 815 at the Carrick on Shannon test centre. Currently only those deemed essential workers…
Remote theory testing required to address backlog
It’s emerged that 770 people in Sligo are awaiting an appointment for a Driver Theory Test. As a result of the findings former Labour General Election candidate Nessa Cosgrove and reiterated her call to fast-track remote testing for those impacted by the delays. The Sligo based Labour party…
Sligo Cathaoirleach concerned with driving test backlog
Although Driving tests have resumed in some centres around the country, the list of those waiting on driving tests in Sligo continues to grow at an alarming rate. OceanFM News understands there are currently over 680 people waiting to sit their tests in Sligo. The Caoirthleacht of the…