Pearse Doherty
Question:314. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport if upper age limits apply in EU countries for Irish HGV licence holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14766/21]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 March 2021
314. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport if upper age limits apply in EU countries for Irish HGV licence holders; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14766/21]
View answerIrish driving licencing legislation operates on a framework of EU law. Directive 2006/126/EC sets out the minimum ages that a driving licence for each category can be issued, and these are applied EU-wide. There are no upper age limits applicable in the Directive.