36,000 UK drivers in Ireland have not exchanged licences ahead of Brexit cut-off

Transport Minister Shane Ross has revealed that over half the numbers of motorists in Ireland who hold British driving licences have so far failed to exchange them for Irish permits as Brexit looms.

Speaking to the Dail this morning, Mr Ross confirmed that as many as 36,000 UK drivers here had still yet to register for Irish licences, a requirement for when Britain leaves the European Union.