The Road Safety Authority says the driving test priority list for frontline workers has “lost all meaning”.
It says the intention to facilitate essential workers is being exploited as a part-time employee in Penneys could be considered essential.
The RSA says people waiting patiently for a test are being sidestepped by others declaring themselves as essential.
According to records released under Freedom of Information, there is currently a backlog of over 100,000 people waiting to take the test.
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