Driver Licences

175. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered legislating for bioptic driving aids such as bioptic telescopes to allow people with a visual impairment to drive on public roads and to obtain a driving licence. [38405/25]

248. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to extend the list of recognised states in the exchange of a foreign driving licence to include the United States; when he anticipates the change will occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37121/25]

249. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the measures he is taking to extend the list of recognised states in the exchange of a foreign driving licence to include more countries; the countries with which Ireland currently has reciprocal licensing agreements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37122/25]

260. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if an application by a person (details supplied) can be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37303/25]

261. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport if any consideration is being given to changing the ten-year rule for SPSV licence holders (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37317/25]

277. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Transport the number of valid driving licences issued as of 2 July 2025 that rely on the condition that a certification of fitness was provided with renewal applications; if his attention has been drawn to the financial burden that the required to provide certification every three years for persons over 75 years-of-age and his plans to mitigate thi…

279. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport the current waiting time for applications for a driving licence after a driving test has been passed; the steps he is taking to reduce this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37639/25]

283. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Transport if his Department is considering measures to alleviate the financial burden on individuals living with epilepsy who are required to undergo annual medical assessments and driving licence renewals; if his Department has assessed the cumulative financial impact of these requirements on such individuals; whether there are plans to introduce …

232. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the long delay in exchanging licences for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35859/25]

234. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify a matter relating to an application for a licence exchange (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35935/25]

22. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport whether a person (details supplied) can be granted a driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34559/25]

255. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport if he will support a simplified mechanism in which Ireland will recognise and allow an exchange of US driving licences for an Irish licence (details supplied). [33829/25]

256. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the absence of reciprocal driving licensing agreements between Ireland, America and Canada (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33899/25]

257. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Transport his views on the absence of reciprocal driving licensing agreements between Ireland, America and Canada (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33915/25]

280. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport his views on a case (details supplied) regarding a driving licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34305/25]

218. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the delay in a licence being exchanged (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33283/25]

225. Deputy James Geoghegan asked the Minister for Transport for an update on a driving licence exchange (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33425/25]

226. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider introducing a revised licensing process to support returning Irish citizens and new residents from countries such as the United States and Canada, including the option to permanently convert valid licences subject to conditions such as passing the learner theory test, enhanced instruction hours, and verification of dri…

227. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will review current licensing policies for drivers from non-EU Member States with no reciprocal agreements, with a view to implementing a pathway that ensures road safety while supporting mobility and economic integration, particularly for returning emigrants and skilled new residents; and if he will make a statement on the matter. …

244. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport the options available to learner drivers who do not have family or acquaintances to accompany them in vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32574/25]

71. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the reason the NDLS offices are not offering a walk in service in Tralee (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31146/25]

72. 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. [31147/25]

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]

295. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice asked the Minister for Transport the provisions that will be made for a person who has to transfer their UK licence for insurance purposes; if his Department will acknowledge classes not recognised by the NDLS should that person wish to return to the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29159/25]

312. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport the number of drivers with provisional licenses; the number of current learner drivers who have had multiple provisional licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29442/25]