More than 1,400 people have been driving with only a learner permit for at least 25 years.
According to freedom of information figures, they include 328 people in Dublin and 174 in Cork.
Nearly 10,000 motorists have been driving with only a learner permit for over 15 years.
You can’t apply for a third or subsequent learner permit unless you’ve recently done a driving test or have an upcoming test.
It eaises questions about how these drivers are able to tax and insure their vehicles.
Performance Report Offers Praise & Flags Areas Of Improvement for Wicklow County Council
Wicklow is strong on housing vacancy and online motor tax, but re-letting times and retrofits lag behind national picture, reports NOAC.
UPDATE: Three Car Collision Cleared from the N11 at Glen Of The Downs
The northbound lanes approaching Delgany have reopened.
Over 50 Free Events, Performances & Workshops For Wicklow Culture Night
Wicklow Culture Night 2026 Is Here!!!!
Penalty Points Drive Up Insurance Costs for 16,000 Wicklow Drivers
More than 12,500 Wicklow drivers have three points, 294 have 9 points, and 41 are on 12 points, the threshold for disqualification.
Irish Farming Could Face 'Cliff Edge' With One In Three Farmers Planning Exit
One in Three Farmers Plan to Leave Within Five Years, Survey Reveals
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