Brennan in drastic bid to cut queue for driving test

THE Government is to announce drastic measures next week aimed at cutting waiting times for driving tests.

There are more than 130,000 people waiting for more than six months for tests due to a system plagued by understaffing, computer breakdowns and a massive surge in test applications. Transport Minister Séamus Brennan is to unveil plans to recruit retired testers and increase the amount of time available on a daily basis for testing.

A spokesman for the minister said it was hoped the measures could reduce the backlog by about 40,000.