Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2022
343. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Ukrainian truck drivers who have come to Ireland cannot legally work as truck drivers here due to the fact that they do not have a European Union issued driver’s licence and therefore cannot undertake the necessary CPC courses; if he will make provisions to remedy this situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19259/22]
View answerMy colleague Minister Ryan signed the Road Traffic (Recognition of Foreign Driving Licences) (Ukraine) Order 2022 into law on 22 April 2022. This means a person with temporary residence in Ireland under the provisions of the Temporary Protection Directive, because of the conflict in Ukraine, with a Ukrainian driving licence can exchange it for an Irish licence. The licence will be for a period of 12 months and will be valid to drive category B (cars) only.
To drive heavy goods vehicles professionally in Ireland, an EU HGV licence and an EU certificate of professional competence (CPC) card are required. Anyone who has a full EU driving licence for a car may seek an HGV licence and CPC card.
