PQ 108
108. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport the steps his Department is taking to address the difficulties faced by Irish citizens living in the UK who, due to post-Brexit insurance restrictions, are no longer able to be insured as named drivers on Irish-registered vehicles when they hold a UK driving licence; if he is aware of the significant impact this is having on those returning regularly to Ireland to care for elderly parents or maintain family homes; if he will outline whether discussions have taken place with insurance providers, the Department of Finance, or with UK authorities regarding potential solutions or mitigations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66393/25]
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108. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Transport the steps his Department is taking to address the difficulties faced by Irish citizens living in the UK who, due to post-Brexit insurance restrictions, are no longer able to be insured as named drivers on Irish-registered vehicles when they hold a UK driving licence; if he is aware of the significant impact this is having on those returning regularly to Ireland to care for elderly parents or maintain family homes; if he will outline whether discussions have taken place with insurance providers, the Department of Finance, or with UK authorities regarding potential solutions or mitigations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66393/25]
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