Driver Test

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 April 2017

Tuesday, 4 April 2017

Ceisteanna (657)

Brendan Smith

Ceist:

657. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position with regard to an Irish citizen who was the holder of an Irish driving licence prior to emigration for employment purposes totalling 30 years, is back living here and now wishes to purchase a tractor; if it is necessary for this person to carry out a theory test, taking into account that the person is not computer literate and is a very experienced driver; the process for persons who find themselves in this position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16617/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

The law in this area is clear. Where a person has not held an Irish driving licence for more than ten years and has returned from abroad with a driving licence which is not exchangeable for an Irish licence, they must go through the driver learning process.  This includes the Driver Theory Test (DTT). The DTT is operated on behalf of the Road Safety Authority by Prometric Ireland Ltd. There are various options provided to assist those who may have specific needs in relation to the test, including assistance for people who are not computer-literate.

The Deputy might ask the applicant in question to contact the operators of the DTT about his particular requirements.