Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2021
196. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport if it is planned to give a further exemption to persons over 70 years of age renewing their driving licences in relation to the need to have a medical certificate with the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1708/21]
View answerThe requirement for those over 70 (without and Identified or specified illness) to provide a medical report had been removed up to 31 December 2020. Due to the recent rise in Covid-19 cases my Department has provided for a further extension until 30 June 2021.
In the interest of road safety, over-70s with an identified or specified illness must provide a medical report with their driving licence/learner permit application. They should contact their GP in this regard.
