Written question asked by Luke Charters (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 July 2026. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Monday, 6 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Driving: Republic of Ireland
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the compatibility of Irish motor insurance requirements for holders of UK driving licences with the principles of the common travel area.
- Answer
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Motor insurers are responsible for setting the terms and conditions of the policies that they offer, and it is for them to decide the level of risk that they take in issuing any policy to a given applicant. If an applicant wishes to drive a vehicle in the Republic of Ireland and possesses a UK driving licence, the insurer will decide on whether or not to offer a policy.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 15180
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Driving Republic of Ireland Driving licences Motor insurance
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- 2026-07-06 12:26:44 +0100
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