Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 November 2020
283. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport if he will allow drivers over 70 years of age whose licences expire during the level 5 restrictions and who have to renew their licences in their local National Driver Licence Service centre to reschedule their renewal appointment for when the restrictions are eased even if in cases in which their licence is expired for a short number of weeks. [35263/20]
View answerAs a temporary measure, given the situation with Covid19, the Road Safety Authority (RSA), through its licensing service the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), has expanded the postal renewal option to those over 70 who renew their licence every three years. Previously only those aged 70 and over who renew their licence on a yearly basis were invited to renew it by post. All those 70 years and over who have previously presented at an NDLS centre in the last 5 years and whose licence or permit is due to expire will receive a renewal pack in the post.
The RSA is continuing work to expand the online facility to accommodate all driving licence and learner permit application types to enable accessibility on-line rather than by calling to an office. The NDLS hopes to allow all application types to apply online by mid-November. To access the online system aPublic Services Card and a verified MyGovID account is required.
A driving licence can be renewed up to 10 years after the date of expiry of the licence.
