Note 1:

As a result of Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) Regulations, 1999, which came into effect on 15th November, 1999, all holders of full driving licenses for categories C1 (large van/small truck), C (rigid truck), D1 (minibus), D (bus), EC1 (large van/small truck with trailer), EC (articulated truck), ED1 (minibus with trailer) or ED (bus with trailer) must now produce a Medical Report (completed by a doctor) to retain these categories on their licenses. (valid for one month from date of issue)

Note 2:

• When aged between 60 and 67 an applicant may apply for a 3 year licence €15 or a 10 year licence €25, which will  expire on his/her 70th birthday.
• When aged between 67 and 69 a person may apply for a three-year license €15.
  An applicant who is aged 70 years or older must produce a Medical Report (D502) to renew his/her license. The License will be valid for 1 or 3 years, as specified by a G.P.  No fee for over 70 year olds. 

A Medical Report (Form D501) from a registered doctor is required if: -

• Applicant will be 70 years of age or more on the first day of the period for which the license is being granted
• Applicant suffers from any of the disabilities or diseases listed on page 2 of the application form
• Applicant has ever suffered from alcoholism or epilepsy
• Applicant is taking, on a regular basis, drugs or medicaments that would be likely to cause the driving of a vehicle by him/her to be a source of danger.
• Application is for renewal of a Full License for any category other than M, A1, A, B, EB or W - if under 70 years of age.
• Application is for a first provisional license for category C1, C, D1, D, EC1, EC, ED1 or ED, unless you have previously provided a satisfactory medical report, which is still applicable, covering category required.

NOTE: A medical report must be completed within one month prior to submission of application.
 

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