Driver Licences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022

Tuesday, 26 July 2022

Questions (212)

Niall Collins

Question:

212. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport if advice will be provided in relation to the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39917/22]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

European Union Regulation (EU) 2022/1280, which comes into force on 27 July, will allow Ukrainians residing in Ireland under the Temporary Protection Directive to drive here on their current national driving licences.

All categories held on a Ukrainian licence will be recognised. However, a person with C or D categories on their licence (trucks and buses) must have a driver certificate of professional competence (CPC) to drive a truck or bus professionally in Ireland. The EU Regulation will allow for the recognition of Ukrainian CPCs, subject to the holder undergoing additional compulsory training. The Road Safety Authority is in the process of developing a programme of compulsory training.

The Regulation will apply to driver documents held by Ukrainians admitted to the EU under the Temporary Protection Directive and for the period of temporary protection only.