RSA says it will not 'sacrifice quality' in training of new driving testers to cut waiting times

RSA's plans include new testers at its centres in Wilton, Mallow and Skibbereen in Cork.

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has said it will not “sacrifice quality” as it fast-tracks dozens of new driving testers in a bid to drastically cut waiting times amid “unprecedented demand”.

On Thursday, it unveiled its plan to cut times from an average of 27 weeks to 10 weeks by September, which includes new testing centres, more testers and scheduling tests for weekday evenings, Saturdays and bank holidays.