Driver Licences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022

Tuesday, 26 July 2022

Questions (208)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

208. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport the reason that the National Driver Licence Service will not accept cash in its office as payment for driving licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39839/22]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

The National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) ceased handling cash during Covid19 and has continued this practice under the new NDLS Front Office contract. Payment can be made by credit or debit card, Google Pay or Apple Pay or by Payzone vouchers. Payzone vouchers can be purchased from retailers in towns and villages nationwide, in over 3,500 outlets. The NDLS also allows another person to make a card payment on behalf of a customer without a card.

Retail transactions are governed by contract law in Ireland. Where advance notice is specified that payment must be in a form other than cash, retail businesses or service providers can refuse to accept payment in cash.