Transport Minister writes to New York governor seeking reciprocal driving licence agreement

The complex move is expected to take time. Photo: Getty

Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien has formally written to New York governor to request that the state look to introduce reciprocal driving licences between New York and Ireland.

Challenges around driving licences for Irish citizens moving home after being in the US has become a major issue as US licences are not recognised in Ireland.

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