Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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127. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a person (details supplied) considered an essential worker can apply for a professional driver licence. [5701/21]

Hildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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A learner permit or provisional licence issued by another jusidiction is not recognised for driving in Ireland.

A person resident in Ireland can apply for a driving licence once thay have obtained their certificate of competency by passing a driving test. There are certain steps that a person must take in order to become a qualified driver - passing the Driver Theory Test, application for a learner permit, completion of the Essential Driver Training, and passing a driving test. A Certificate of Professional Competence is also required for professional driving. Information on all these requirements are available on the Road Safety Authority website www.rsa.ie.