Driver testers across the country are to stage a day of strike action next week over their concerns about uninsured vehicles being used during tests. The testers employed by the Road Safety Authority, will strike between 8.15am and 5.30pm next Friday. Fórsa official Ruairi Creaney said: “Currently, driver testers are not fully covered by the State Claims Agency while carrying out their duties, particularly when conducting tests in uninsured vehicles. Exposing driver testers to this level of potential risk makes no sense. Driver testers are taking this action both in defence of public safety, and to ensure their own workplace is safe.”Fórsa driver tester members balloted for action last December.

Source: Irish Examiner February 13, 2026 06:06 UTC