Driver Licences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 May 2021

Thursday, 13 May 2021

Ceisteanna (191)

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

Ceist:

191. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Transport if learner driving permits that were due to expire were extended given the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions; and if not, if he will consider extending these permits given that many learner drivers have been unable to access driving lessons for a number of months. [25218/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

The validity of learner permits that expired between 1 March and 30 June 2020 were extended for 8 months, while those that expired between 1 July and 31 October 2020 were extended for 4 months.

A further extension is currently being considered and I expect to be in a position to advise the House of the final outcome shortly.