Driver Licences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 November 2020

Thursday, 12 November 2020

Questions (62)

Duncan Smith

Question:

62. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport the temporary changes that will be made to allow those seeking to renew driver licences a grace period to renew same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35654/20]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

All driving licences that expired between 1 March and 31 August 2020 were extended for 7 months. There is no plan to further extend the validity of driving licences. Irish driving licence law is based on a framework of EU law, and the current extensions bring us into line with the EU legislation.