The Taoiseach has confirmed that "a limited number of places are available" for the new online Driver Theory Test.
He was responding to a question from local TD Pauline Tully, who asked if a "glitch" was behind the lack of available tests.
The Sinn Féin TD told the Dáil that "there was no availability for any dates in May, June, or July".
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She added that this is preventing many young people from getting a summer job that requires driving.
Micheál Martin acknowledged there is a "significant backlog awaiting tests" and said a "key priority for the government is to move to in-person theory tests" as soon as possible:
