Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 May 2013
66. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline the legal status and legislative base of Corps Diplomatique or CD sign usage on Irish car registration plates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26151/13]
View answerUnlike the situation in many countries, there is no system in Ireland for the issue of special CD vehicle license plates to members of the diplomatic corps. However, members of the diplomatic corps are entitled to certain protections under the Vienna convention. My Department is currently reviewing the practice prevailing in other European countries with regard to CD identification for the vehicles of accredited diplomats and will discuss the matter with other relevant government departments.
