Tag Archives: Driving Instructors

RSA accused of introducing ‘essential worker’ self-declaration without consultation

Posted on May 9, 2021 by unitetheunion

Unite warns that ability of learner drivers to self-declare may undermine public health measures Driving instructors concerned at GDPR implications of new system May 5th: Unite, which represents Approved Driving Instructors throughout Ireland, today (Sunday) accused the Road Safety Authority … Continue reading →

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Driving Instructors: Unite welcomes Oireachtas Joint Committee intervention

Posted on April 1, 2021 by unitetheunion

April 1st: Unite, which represents driving instructors working throughout Ireland, today (Thursday) welcomed the decision by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport and Communications Networks to write to Transport Minister Eamon Ryan highlighting the impact of Covid-19 on driving testing … Continue reading →

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Unite warns of impending crisis in driver education

Posted on March 5, 2021 by unitetheunion

Warning follows revelation of RSA plan for massive increase in Driver Theory Testing Union writes to Minister highlighting capacity issues and seeking urgent consultation Trade union Unite, which represents Approved Driving Instructors throughout Ireland, has today (Friday) warned of an … Continue reading →

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As driving test backlog mounts, RSA cancels tests because “it’s too cold”

Posted on February 15, 2021 by unitetheunion

Essential workers frozen out of essential driving tests February 15th: Unite, which represents driving instructors throughout Ireland, today slammed the Road Safety Authority’s decision to cancel driving tests for essential workers due to recent cold weather.  Commenting, Unite Regional Officer Jean … Continue reading →

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Government must follow through on commitment to allow asylum seekers to access driving licences

Posted on February 1, 2021 by unitetheunion

Unite Driving Instructors’ branch says driving licence critical to ability to access work and education Unite’s Approved Driving Instructors branch, which represents driving instructors throughout Ireland, has called on Transport Minister Eamon Ryan to follow through on a commitment in … Continue reading →

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