Tony McLoughlin (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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728. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if actions by his Department could be considered with regard to assisting persons that are living abroad who lose their driving licenses in view of the fact that the current situation of having to travel home for a replacement is causing difficulties for persons living in the United States of America; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17514/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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I am pleased to advise that what the Deputy is asking can already be done.

In most circumstances, where a person is applying for a driving licence including a replacement for a lost or stolen licence, they would be expected to appear in person at a centre of the National Driver Licensing Centre. However, a person who is overseas may apply by post for a replacement licence without returning home. The application must be accompanied by a letter from the local police confirming that they have reported their licence lost or stolen.