Catherine Martin
Ceist:847. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if asylum seekers are allowed to hold an Irish driver licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12227/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 20 March 2018
Ceisteanna (847)
Freagraí scríofa
Under EU legislation, Member States issue driving licences to those normally resident in their jurisdiction. As asylum-seekers are persons whose residence status has, by definition, not been determined, we cannot issue them with driving licences.