Driver Licences

Tuesday, 22 March 2022

Questions (161)

Paul Murphy

Question:

161. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he will allow those who have a pending status for their GNIB card to renew their driver licence. [13845/22]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

An applicant for a driving licence must provide evidence of normal residence. A certificate of registration such as the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) card fulfils this requirement. A person who has applied for a GNIB card may not make a driving licence application until the GNIB card is received.

An Irish driving licence can be renewed up to 10 years after its date of expiry.