Driver Licences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 February 2026

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Wednesday, 4 February 2026

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Barry Heneghan

Question:

339. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the regulatory and oversight arrangements in place for the issuing of International driving permits in Ireland; whether his Department has received complaints regarding delays, turnaround times or a lack of transparency in the processing of applications; the engagement, his Department has had with the issuing authority regarding service standards and communication with applicants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8118/26]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports I wish to advise that Ireland, under the 1926 Paris and 1949 Geneva Conventions, is obliged to make international driving permits (IDPs) available for Irish residents for use abroad. IDPs are available to Irish residents who hold either a full Irish driving licence or a driving licence issued by an EU/EEA country.

AA Ireland issues IDPs on the State's behalf, under the Mechanically Propelled Vehicles (International Circulation) Order, 1992 (SI 84 of 1992).

At the request of AA Ireland, the issuing of IDPs will be transferred to the Road Safety Authority (RSA). AA Ireland and the RSA are currently engaging in this process and secondary legislation will be amended to give effect to the transfer.

The Department has not been made aware of any complaints in relation to the functioning of the current service.

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