Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2022
382. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the current position and application procedures for Ukrainian refugees to obtain an Irish driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20180/22]
View answerMy colleague Minister Eamon 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, can exchange their Ukrainian driving licence for an Irish licence. The licence will be valid for 12 months and will be apply to category B (cars) only.
An application to exchange a licence may be made in any National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) centre. An appointment to attend an NDLS centre can be booked online on the website at www.ndls.ie/booking-service.html or by phone at 0818919090.
