Written answers
Tuesday, 14 June 2022
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Driver Licences
Jennifer Whitmore (Wicklow, Social Democrats)
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344. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider waiving or reducing the fee applied to applicants over 70 years of age who must renew their driver licence every three years, in view of the rising cost of living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30908/22]
Hildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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There is no application fee for a driving licence for people aged 70 years or over.
In February 2022, the age requirement for drivers to provide a medical report with their licence application, confirming their fitness to drive, was increased from 70 to 75.
While I appreciate that there is a cost in obtaining a medical report, medical checks are required for road safety reasons as age-related deterioration can affect a person's ability to drive.
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