Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 October 2020
40. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport if driver licences will be extended for those drivers due to turn 70 years of age in the coming months that have been requested to attend a NDLS centre for licence renewal due to the fact they have not been in a centre over the past five years. [32242/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt is not intended to further extend the validity of driving licences at this time. Irish driving licence legislation is based on a framework of EU law, and our current law is in line with that of the EU.
At present, there is a requirement for a person to attend at a National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) centre to have their photograph taken if they have not had such a photograph taken within the last five years, regardless of age. This is to ensure that a recent photograph is available. This matter is currently under review to see if an alternative process can be introduced in light of Covid 19.
