Driver Licences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023

Monday, 11 September 2023

Questions (284)

Frankie Feighan

Question:

284. Deputy Frankie Feighan asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons who lost their driving license on medical grounds in each of the years 2018 to 2022; the number who lost their license who were aged over 66 years; the number who lost their license who were aged under 66 years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37841/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport (Deputy Jack Chambers)

The National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) does not have a record of those people who are not eligible for a driving licence due to being medically unfit. Generally, if a person goes to a GP for a medical report and is advised that they are not fit to drive then they do not make an application to NDLS for a driving licence.