Driver Licences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 March 2021

Wednesday, 3 March 2021

Ceisteanna (127)

James Lawless

Ceist:

127. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport the status of a driver licence in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11315/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

An Irish driving licence can only be issued to a person resident in Ireland. A UK driving licence will be accepted for exchange in Ireland for up to one year after the expiry date of the licence.

A UK licence can be exchanged for a Irish licence online if an applicant has a Public Services Card and a verified MyGovID account.

My Department and the Road Safety Authority has advised holders of a UK driving licence resident in Ireland to exchange their licence for a Irish one since 2019.