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Driver Licences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 October 2020

Thursday, 22 October 2020

Ceisteanna (41, 42)

Louise O'Reilly

Ceist:

41. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport if special arrangements will be made for those drivers turning 70 years of age in October 2020 who need to renew their licences, such as online renewal, as many of these drivers are not comfortable attending a NDLS centre due to Covid-19. [32243/20]

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Louise O'Reilly

Ceist:

42. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport if special arrangements will be made for those drivers turning 70 years of age in October 2020 whose appointment to renew their licence has been delayed due to Covid-19, and their licence will be out of date for a number of weeks before their appointment for renewal at a NDLS centre. [32244/20]

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Freagraí scríofa

I propose to take Questions Nos. 41 and 42 together.

I am pleased to inform you that those 70 years of age and over will be contacted directly by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) and invited to renew their licence or permit by post.

Previously only those aged 70 and over who renew their licence on a yearly basis were invited to renew by post. As a temporary measure, given the situation with Covid19, the RSA, through its licensing service the NDLS, has expanded the postal renewal option, to those over 70 who renew their licence every three years.

The process of contacting drivers 70 years and over will commence this coming week and will initially target renewals due in October 2020. You do not need to contact the NDLS directly about your application. All those 70 years and over who have previously presented at an NDLS centre in the last 5 years, and whose licence or permit is due to expire, will receive a renewal pack in the post and be invited to apply by post.

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