Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 November 2017
417. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration has been given by his Department to establish a mechanism by which emigrants may renew their driving licences whilst remaining resident abroad in view of the ongoing plight of the undocumented Irish; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50817/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraIrish driver licensing operates within a framework of EU law. Under EU law, Member States may issue driving licences only to those normally resident in their jurisdiction.
A person may remain 'normally resident' if they are out of the country for fixed-term contract of work or for a fixed period of study.
However, we cannot issue driving licences to people who have taken up residence abroad.
