
History įrom 19 January 2013 new licences issued are similar in size and shape to a credit-card as stipulated in Directive 2006/126/EEC. Based on the European driving licence standards, all the categories of licence available and the physical licence meet the 2006 EU standards. Since 29 October 2013, they are issued by the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS). In Ireland, a driving licence is the official document which authorises its holder to operate various types of motor vehicle on roads to which the public have access. (Redirected from Driving licence in Ireland) Driving licence in the Republic of Ireland “Simply put, as a result of a lot of hard work, my only desire is to see this legislation sit on the shelf.” Simon Coveney, the deputy prime minister, said he hoped the legislation would prove “redundant” and never have to be used. The Irish government stepped up no-deal preparations on Friday by publishing a Brexit omnibus bill incorporating 16 pieces of legislation designed to help protect Ireland from the shock of the UK crashing out of the EU.

Under current rules the EU’s motor insurance directive allows free movement around the bloc without need for such documentation. The Motor Insurance Bureau of Ireland has reportedly sent up to 400,000 green cards to insurance companies. Last month Irish motorists learned that to drive in Northern Ireland and Britain after a no-deal Brexit they will need “green cards” to prove they are insured.

Under the Brexit deal that Westminster rejected last month, Ireland and other EU countries would continue to recognise UK licences during a transition period.

It takes about 17 days to process an application. Under current rules a UK licence holder can swap a licence and preserve the different categories and permissions conferred by their existing permit. Under current arrangements a UK licence holder resident here in Ireland has an entitlement to make such an exchange.” “The advice to such drivers is that they should exchange their UK driving licence for an Irish driving licence before the 29 March 2019.
