Driver Licences

Thursday, 23 April 2026

Ceisteanna (315)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

315. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the reason a person (details supplied) must return to Canada with a valid visa to remove the 'on hold' status from their Canadian driving licence to convert it back to an Irish licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29398/26]

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 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.