Driver Licences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 February 2022

Tuesday, 8 February 2022

Questions (230)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin

Question:

230. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to develop an online driver licence app in which clients can store a virtual driving licence, learner permit and other driver cards such as a CPC card. [6344/22]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

The European Commission and members states are currently assessing the introduction of an EU-wide digital driving licence, using blockchain technology, as part of the European Blockchain Service Infrastructure Project. The first meeting of the Working Group on Digital Driving Licences, established under the Committee on Driving Licences, took place on 27 October 2021.

The objective of the Working Group is to assist the Commission in drafting necessary requirements, as the introduction of a digital driving licence will require agreement on EU technical and operational procedures, as well as changes to the Driving Licence Directive (Directive 2006/126/EC), which is scheduled for review this year. The Working Group is currently examining the high-level business requirements.