John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein)
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217. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration has been given to reimbursing persons over the age of 70 years who qualify for a free driving licence yet who are charged a fee of approximately €60-€65 for attending their GP to complete the driving licence medical report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59413/22]

Hildegarde Naughton (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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In February 2022, the age for mandatory medical testing, where a driving licence applicant is not otherwise required to supply a medical report, was increased from 70 to 75. While I appreciate that there may be 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.

There is no charge for driving licences for qualifying applicants aged over 70. However, my department has no role in fees charges by doctors for medical reports.