Written answers

Tuesday, 15 September 2020

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Driver Licences

Photo of Gerald NashGerald Nash (Louth, Labour)
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220. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will intervene in the case of a person (details supplied) to expedite the renewal of a driver licence due to exceptional circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23757/20]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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In general, EU and national law requires that a person must be resident in the State to apply for or renew an Irish driving licence. An Irish driving licence can be renewed up to 10 years after the expiry of the licence. Therefore, a person living abroad will be able to renew their licence if they return to live in Ireland within that period.

Noting that, I have referred the question to the Road Safety Authority for direct reply to the Deputy in regard to the particular person referred to. Please advise my office if you have not received a response within 10 days.

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