Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 May 2021
180. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Transport the estimated number of persons resident in the State that have a valid full driver licence or provisional licence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27133/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe number of valid driving licences as at 31st March 2021 is 3,139,565. Of this, 236,891 hold a learner permit and 2,902,674 hold a full licence. A person may however hold a full licence for one category of vehicle, and a learner permit for a different category, so the total number of distinct licence holders as at that time is 3,056,351.
