Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 March 2021
121. Deputy Jennifer Carroll MacNeill asked the Minister for Transport the position for those due to renew their driver licences, in particular those over 70 years of age and those who do not have a public services card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1913/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraA further extension to the expiry dates of driving licences has been introduced in response to the continued disruption caused by Covid-19 to driver licensing services in Ireland and across the EU.
The extension will apply to different groups of licence holders including those who benefited from extensions in 2020. Further information can be found on the RSA website.
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has also expanded the postal renewal option to those over 70 who renew their licence every three years. Previously only those aged 70 and over who renew their licence on a yearly basis were invited to renew it by post.
The exemption that allows for those aged over 70 to apply for a driving licence without the need to provide a medical report provided they do not have an identified or specified illness has also been extended and will apply until 30 June 2021.
