Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 May 2022
250. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport if a person who paid for a ten-year licence, but whose duration was curtailed due to their reaching 70 years of age before the ten years were reached, should now be able to extend the cover of the ten-year licence to its full ten-year duration without incurring further charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23282/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe fee for a ten year driving licence renewal is €55. However, where a person is aged 67 or over, a three year licence renewal is available at the reduced fee of €35.
Before 21 February 2022, a person aged 70 or over was required to submit a medical report when applying for a learner permit or driving licence and a licence would be issued for three years. From 21 February 2022, this applies from the age of 75 and licence applications and renewals for people under 75 do not require a medical certificate, unless the applicant has a specified illness or other requirement to provide a certificate.
A licence issued to a person aged 70 or over is free of charge. Accordingly, an applicant who is aged 70 or over can renew their licence up to age 75 without charge.
