Driver Licences

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Questions (192)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

192. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the reason a person (details supplied) must go back to Canada with a valid visa to remove the "on hold" status from their Canadian driving licence to exchange it for an Irish licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27502/26]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

I wish to advise that all enquiries relating to driver licensing are handled by the National Driver Licence Service, the provision of which is delegated under national legislation to the Road Safety Authority. Neither I nor my Department have any role in individual driving licence matters.

I have referred this matter to the Authority for direct reply. Please contact my office if a reply has not been received from the RSA in the next ten days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Orders.

Question No. 193 answered with Question No. 184.