Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 January 2021
47. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 284 of 17 December 2020, the status of the commitment in the programme for Government to allow applicants for international protection to access driving licences; when driving licences will be made available to international protection applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3331/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is fully committed to providing access to the driving license system for applicants for international protection. There are a number of legal, administrative and technical issues to consider and resolve. Officials in my Department and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are working in close cooperation with all the stakeholders to make this happen.
While a definitive date cannot be given at present, it is expected that access will be available within first half of 2021.
