Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 November 2020
260. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport the reason persons living here with UK driver licences will not be able to exchange their current driver license for an Irish driver licence after 31 December 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34756/20]
View answerEU driving licences are mutually recognised. After 31 December 2020 (the end of the transition period), the UK will no longer be a Member State and so a UK driving licence will not be recognised here. Holders of UK licences resident in Ireland are therefore encouraged to exchange their UK licences for an Irish one before this date.
Ireland will pursue a licence exchange agreement with the UK after the transition period has ended. This option will involve a formal agreement with the UK and the introduction of legislation here in Ireland.
