Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022
235. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify if cash payments can and should be accepted for driver licence renewals with the National Driver Licence Service (details supplied) [40407/22]
View answerThe 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. There is no charge for a licence for people aged over 70.
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.
