Reforms - said to be the most significant in 70 years - will see similar rules to Australia, the US and Republic of Ireland. Campaigners want the rest of the UK to follow.

Motorists registering to undertake their driving test in Mullingar face wait times of 13 weeks - one of the longest wait times in the midlands.

However, the estimated waiting time for the test centre in Portlaoise is now 13 weeks. Portlaoise is among the 18 test ...