469. Deputy Michael Colreavy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in the event of the expiration of a person's learner permit or provisional licence, if there is a time limit on renewing it; and if so, whether the person must take a theory test prior to being able to renew it. [35682/15]

The time limit for renewing a learner permit is 5 years. If a person's learner permit has expired for 5 years or more, he/she must start the application process afresh and take a driver theory test. This information can be found on the National Driver Licence Service website at www.ndls.ie.