Applications for driving tests can be made over Internet from today as part of the Government efforts to reduce waiting time for tests.
The driving test website operates through English and Irish. It can be accessed at www.drivingtest.ieor www.tastailtiomana.ie.
The site is first State services that involves financial transactions to be run online. The payment process on the site, Clickpay, was developed by the Bank of Ireland to ensure secure payments.
The site also provides testing information on preparation for driving tests; rules of the road; driving test centre locations; and frequently asked questions.
Launching the service today, the Minister of State at the Department of Environment Mr Robert Molloy said the website was part of a wider e-Government strategy to give greater access to government services online.