Driver theory test must be classified as an essential service
Reporter:
15 Apr 2021
Tim Cullinan - the IFA President is calling for the driver theory test to be classified as an essential service );
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Irish Farmers Association (IFA) President, Tim Cullinan, has written to Minister of State at the Department of Transpor,t Hildegarde Naughton, appealing for the Department to allow candidates to take the Driver Theory Test remotely.
“I pointed out to Minister Naughton that there are many essential workers who need to secure a Category B and/or W Driver Licence in order to deliver essential services on farms during the Summer, and as part of employment with agricultural contractors, stressed Mr Cullinan.
April 14, 2021 10:40 am
The Driver Theory Test “must be classified as an essential service” – with numerous essential workers needing to secure a driving licence to provide vital services on farms this summer, according to the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA).
IFA president Tim Cullinan has written to Minister of State at the Department of Transport Hildegarde Naughton to allow candidates to take the Driver Theory Test remotely.
Commenting on the matter, Cullinan said:
“I pointed out to Minister Naughton that there are many essential workers who need to secure a Category B [standard car] and/or W [work vehicle] Driver Licence in order to deliver essential services on farms during the summer, and as part of employment with agricultural contractors.