Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2022
416. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 249 of 29 March 2022, if he will provide an update on engagements regarding the Temporary Protection Directive in relation to driving licence requirements for displaced people entering the EU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20858/22]
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, can exchange their Ukrainian driving licence for an Irish licence. The licence will be for a period of 12 months and will be valid to drive category B (cars) only.
