Driver Licences

Thursday, 16 May 2024

Questions (123)

Brian Stanley

Question:

123. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Transport if there is a bilateral agreement between Ireland and Australia covering all categories of HGV licences (details supplied). [22182/24]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

I can confirm that Ireland has a licence exchange agreement with Australia for holders of HGV licences. An Australian HGV licence holder who wishes to drive such vehicles professionally in Ireland must, in addition to exchanging their Australian licence for an Irish one, obtain a certificate of professional competence before they can drive for a living.

More information can be found here: www.ndls.ie/licensed-driver/exchange-my-foreign-driving-licence.html