Driver Licences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 November 2021

Wednesday, 24 November 2021

Questions (56)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

56. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the steps that are being taken to make the system for a person renewing their driver licence more user friendly; if there are plans to have this done online instead of the person having to present themselves to an NDLS centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57940/21]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

All applicants for a driving licence can apply online if they have a verified MyGovID account, which requires a public services card. Detailed information on how to apply for a driving licence, online or in person, is available on the National Driver Licence Service website at www.ndls.ie.