Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 November 2016
314. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that persons receiving new driving licences who were born in Northern Ireland have country of birth noted as UK on them; if his attention has been further drawn to the fact that this is a deviation from the previous practice where Ireland would be indicated in this case; and his plans to rectify this matter. [34165/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraIrish driver licensing law operates within a framework of EU law. The EU Driver Licensing Directive provides that the date and place of birth be recorded on the driving Licence. This has applied in Ireland and across the EU since 19 January 2013.
If a customer has a place of birth within the six counties, their place of birth is recorded as Northern Ireland, and 'Northern Ireland' will appear on the licence. This designates a record of place of birth, not nationality or citizenship.
