Driver Licences

Wednesday, 11 June 2025

Ceisteanna (73)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

73. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if a licence exchange for a person (details supplied) will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31148/25]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

As Minister of State for International & Road Transport, Logistics, Rail & Ports, I wish to advise that the Road Safety Authority has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Licence Service, which includes licence application matters.

My Department does not have access to individual driving licence exchange applications and may not intervene in that process. Accordingly, I have referred this matter to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Licences submitted for exchange must be verified by the issuing authority. Accordingly, the time frame for exchanging a licence is dependent on the response times of that authority.

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