Driver Licences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013

Wednesday, 18 September 2013

Questions (1673)

Andrew Doyle

Question:

1673. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Road Safety Authority has fully notified other Governments of the recent changeover of Irish driving licences from a paper to a new plastic format; if the RSA has notified global publishers of books and other material of the changeover in Irish driving licences, in view of the fact that some 2013 publications of driving licences around the world do not have a record of the new plastic licences currently being issued here; if the RSA will make concerted efforts to notify such publishers for future reference; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38110/13]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

The new format of plastic card licence is the standard EU format provided for under EU legislation and  it applies to all Member States as of 19 January 2013.  Both the EU and Irish legislation in this area are in the public domain.   

Any further dissemination of information is a matter for the Road Safety Authority.  I have forwarded the question to the RSA for direct reply, and I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.

Question No. 1674 answered with Question No. 1608.