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Local senator calls for driving test waiting times to be addressed
He says wait times in Roscommon were down at 6 weeks earlier this year however it's now back above 8 weeks.
Mar 28, 2026 12:52
Over 23,000 cars across region failed NCT test so far this year
The statistics were made available on the official NCT website.
Nov 29, 2025 11:09
Extra exam time pilot launched for students with dyslexia and dyscalculia
In 2009, experts suggested to the State Examinations Commission that longer exam times would help these students perform to their potential and not be unfairly punished.
Nov 9, 2025 15:18
Instructor says people from other counties likely to do driving test at Carrick centre to avoid waiting times
It comes as the waiting time for a driving test in two Shannonside centres has reached the target of less than 10 weeks.
Jul 4, 2025 17:34
Shutting of Covid test centres doesn't mean disease is over says local expert
Testing centres are closing down on Thursday.
Mar 28, 2023 13:44
Long waiting lists at majority of local NCT centres
Many people who are due to have their vehicles tested in the coming weeks are finding it almost impossible to get an appointment at their local NCT centre
Jan 10, 2023 13:55
Leitrim councillor calls on RSA to employ more staff to address test backlog
Councillor Brendan Barry claims anyone looking for a test in the Carrick on Shannon area will have to wait until May.
Dec 23, 2022 13:39
Over 1100 local learner drivers waiting for tests
The average time from applying to sitting the test is seven weeks in this region.
May 5, 2022 13:04
Good news for learner drivers in County Leitrim
If you want to pass then head for Leitrim.
Apr 21, 2022 14:01
177,000 Covid-19 tests carried out nationwide last week
The HSE carried out nearly 177,000 tests, and about 70,000 were on children.
Sep 22, 2021 07:43
Up to 40 tests per day can be carried out at new Leitrim test centre
Up to 40 people per day can be assessed for Covid 19 at new testing center in Carrick-on-Shannon which is due to open
Jan 12, 2021 10:14
New Covid test centre established in Carrick-on-Shannon
A new Covid testing centre is to become operational in Carrick-on-Shannon in the coming days. Signage has been erected at a new site
Jan 11, 2021 11:52Shannonside Newsletter
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