Written answers

Tuesday, 15 December 2020

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Driver Licences

Photo of Danny Healy-RaeDanny Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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153. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the option of postal renewal will be provided for the renewal of driver licences as many elderly drivers and those with underlying health conditions are not familiar with using the internet and are nervous of travelling to a NDLS centre due to Covid-19; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42867/20]

Photo of Hildegarde NaughtonHildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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All those 70 years and over who have previously presented at a National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) centre in the last 5 years and whose licence or permit is due for renewal will receive a renewal pack in the post and be invited to apply by post. Although this is a temporary measure due to the Covid-19 pandemic, no end date has been applied to this provision at this time.

The requirement for those over 70 (under certain circumstance) to provide a medical report has been removed up to 31 December 2020. This means that from 20 March until 31 December 2020, persons of 70 years of age or over can apply for, and renew, their driving licence in the normal way through the NDLS public office or online without the need to submit a medical report. This is only on the basis that they do not have an identified or specified illness. This provision will cease to be available after 31 December 2020.

People under 70 years of age who do not wish to attend an NDLS centre can apply online provided they have a valid MyGovId account and Public Services Card. The option to avail of a postal service is not available to them at this time.

All Covid-19 solution provisions currently in place will be kept under review.

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