with Eoin Beatty
Over 1,000 people are awaiting to sit a test at Kildare's only centre, in Naas.
Nearly 58,000 people are on the waiting list for a driving test.
According to freedom of information figures, 15 test centres have over 1,000 on their waiting list, including Kildare's only centre, in Naas
Eoghan Murphy reports
Over 7,000 are on the list in Tallaght in Dublin - the worst in Ireland.
Brian Farrell, from the Road Safety Authority, says it will take several months to clear the backlog
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Kildare Council Refuses Maudlins House Hotel Expansion Plan
The works were to take place within the curtilage of Maudlins Farmhouse, a protected structure.
College Costs Hit €16,000 A Year: Maynooth Among Most Expensive Options
Maynooth, Dublin, Cork and are the most expensive places to go to college.
Ireland’s First Large-Scale Solar Farm Officially Launched In Timahoe
A community benefit fund has been set up to support local initiatives.
Car Stolen Following Leixlip Home Invasion Found Burned Out At GAA Pitch
Gardaí believe entry to the house was gained through the back door after the lock was tampered with.
Gang Of More Than Ten Men Attack Two Victims In Kildare Town
The incident happened at around 1.20am on Dublin Street, where the victims were set upon, suffering head and hand injuries that required hospital treatment.
Minister For Agriculture Martin Heydon Confirms "Progress" On Equine Welfare And Traceability Reforms
He said a status update on the action plan shows that all 37 measures set out in March have been advanced, with particular progress on a new IT system to strengthen horse identification, registration, and export tracking.
Irish Rail Moves Closer To Trolley Service Return With Supplier Identified
Spokesperson Jane Cregan said they know it's something customers want to see reinstated.
Tea, Scones And A Chat Settle Celbridge Cobblelock Path Standoff
Residents of Killadoon Park Estate had blocked Kildare County Council workers from pouring concrete at the entrance to their award-winning estate.
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