Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton T.D. has announced, details of an extension to the expiry dates of driving licences that have not benefited from a previous extension.
The Minister for Transport, Mr Eamonn Ryan TD, has signed an agreement with the United Kingdom that will allow for the exchange of UK driving licences for an Irish licence, for holders of UK licences resident here.
The government has confirmed that as a result of Covid19, those 70 years of age and over will be contacted directly by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) and invited to renew their licence or permit by post.
Under Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions to prevent the spread of Covid19, effective from midnight for six weeks, the Government has classified some Road Safety Authority (RSA) services as essential services.