Driver Licences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 April 2021

Wednesday, 28 April 2021

Ceisteanna (226)

Robert Troy

Ceist:

226. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider extending the validity on foreign driver licences due to the backlog of driver tests as a result of Covid-19 (details supplied). [21469/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

Ireland can not extend the validity of a driving licence issued by another licensing authority in another State.

A person resident in Ireland must have an Irish/EU driving licence to drive here.