Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 November 2020
198. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport if there is another option for vulnerable persons turning 70 years of age to renew their licences if they are not deemed eligible for a postal application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36275/20]
View answerThe Road Safety Authority (RSA) , through the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), has expanded the current online facility to accommodate all driving licence and learner permit applications to enable accessibility online rather than by calling to an office. A verified MyGovID account, which requires a Public Services Card, will be needed to access the online system.
For those calling to the NDLS centres, I wish to assure customers that the centres have been assessed and measures have been put in place to align with the Government's Return to Work Safely Protocols. Appropriate signage, sanitation and hand washing, and social distancing measures, such as reduced seating in waiting areas and customer touch point cleansing, have been introduced. Customers will be accompanied into and out of centres and will be required to adhere to necessary health and safety guidelines.
