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Local councillor calls on government to address driving test wait times

Jun 20, 2026 12:55
By Shannonside News
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Local councillor calls on government to address driving test wait times

It was revealed this week that some learner drivers in Leitrim and Longford are waiting over 3 months for a test.

A local councillor has called on the Government to address driving test wait times.
It was revealed this week that some learner drivers in Leitrim and Longford are waiting over 3 months for a test.

The current Government target is 10 weeks.
However, Leitrim Councillor Paddy O'Rourke says they should set a more ambitious target:

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