Labour TD calls for drivers to resit theory test every 10 years

Drivers should have to resit a theory test every time their licence is up for renewal, a Labour TD has said.

Ciaran Ahern said there is “definitely a case to be made for refresher courses” for drivers every 10 years.

Speaking to reporters at Leinster House in Dublin on Tuesday, he said: “In any other part of your professional life, you’re expected to do continuous professional development to ensure you’re on top of changes to the law, changes to practice and I don’t see why that doesn’t apply when it comes to driving as well, given the number of deaths and serious (injuries) on our roads.”

Mr Ahern said driving behaviour has been on the decline in recent years and also called for “more enforcement on our roads”.

He said some of the issues around road safety are linked to delays with driving tests.

“There’s 68,000 people waiting for driving tests. The average waiting time is 21 weeks. The Government’s aim is to get that down to 10 weeks.

“But…