Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 April 2025
500. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has plans to engage with insurance companies to mitigate the effect those with UK driving licences, who are working in the Republic of Ireland, have with insuring cars for work purposes (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20585/25]
View answerA person who is resident in Ireland must have an Irish, EU or EEA driving licence to drive here. An applicant for an Irish licence, by exchange or otherwise, must be resident in Ireland. If they are not resident, they may not obtain an Irish licence. If a resident exchanges their licence for an Irish licence, the original licence is returned to the issuing authority. However, drivers who are not resident in Ireland may drive here on a valid EU or other licence while visiting.
Acceptance of an insurance proposal is a commercial decision for the insurer involved and the Department has no role in this activity. Insurance Ireland, the representative body for insurers, has a free insurance information service, which may be contacted at feedback@insuranceireland.eu.
