Michael Ring
Question:127 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment the countries which have an agreement with Ireland to make their driving licences recognised and applicable here. [6700/97]
Vol. 476 No. 2
127 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for the Environment the countries which have an agreement with Ireland to make their driving licences recognised and applicable here. [6700/97]
European Union Directive 91/439/EEC requires that driving licences issued by member states should be mutually recognised. In addition, Japan, South Africa, Australia, Isle of Man, Jersey, Norway and Switzerland are recognised states for the purpose of driving licence exchange — without the need to pass a driving test under the terms of Article 29 (6) of the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations, 1989.