Driver Licences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 January 2022

Wednesday, 19 January 2022

Questions (244)

Kathleen Funchion

Question:

244. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Transport the assistance which can be provided in the case of persons (details supplied). [1297/22]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

Irish driving licence law is based on a framework of EU law. The current extensions to the validity of driving licences were granted under EU Regulation 2021/267. The Regulation applied to driving licences with expiry dates up to 30 June 2021. Ireland subsequently received authorisation from the EU under Commission Decision 2021/1362 to extend this applicable period to cover licences that will expire up to 31 October 2021. It is not possible to extend individual licences.

Question No. 245 answered with Question No. 197.