Driver Licences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 November 2020

Tuesday, 3 November 2020

Ceisteanna (305)

Joe Carey

Ceist:

305. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 26 of 23 September 2020, the progress which has been made by the Road Safety Authority to facilitate an expansion in its online facility to accommodate all driver licences, including those for people aged over 70 years and learner permit applications, in a manner that does not undermine the existing legal framework or the effective operations of the stakeholders involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32457/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport

The Road Safety Authority is continuing work to expand the online facility to accommodate all driving licence and learner permit application types to enable accessibility on-line rather than by calling to an office. The NDLS hopes to allow all application types to apply online by mid-November.

The RSA, through its licensing service the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), has expanded the postal renewal option to those over 70 who renew their licence every three years. 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.