Some centres in the midlands have waiting times of over 20 weeks.
It's hoped the waiting time for driving tests will be reduced to 10 weeks by next summer.
There are currently people in the midlands waiting up to 25 weeks to sit their test.
Recently, 45 new driving testers have been brought on stream, bringing the national figure to almost 200.
Michael Davis, from Tullamore School of Motoring says a point of contention is driving testers being placed somewhere far from where they are based:
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Lidl Appeals Refusal Of Proposed Midlands Store
Planning permission was refused last month.
Legal Deserts Emerging Across The Midlands
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Gardaí Investigate Arson Attack In Westmeath
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Midlands Minister Promises Billion Euro Flood Defence Investment By 2030
Robert Troy says the State has spend around €250m since 2020.
