Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 April 2025
317. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Transport when he intends to decide on whether Ukrainian drivers can still avail of free or subsidized CPC training; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15729/25]
View answerEuropean Union Regulation (EU) 2022/1280, which came into force on 27 July 2022, allows for Ukrainians residing in Ireland under the Temporary Protection Directive to drive here on their national driving licences. All categories on the holder's Ukrainian licence are recognised. The Regulation applies to driver documents held by Ukrainians admitted to the EU under the Temporary Protection Directive and for the period of temporary protection only.
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 allows for the recognition of Ukrainian CPCs, subject to the holder undergoing additional compulsory training. The training consists of 35 hours training, 8 hours supervised driving and a theory test.
The Road Safety Authority and the Department of Transport are not aware of any free or subsidised CPC training for Ukrainian drivers.
