I contacted a number of Irish insurers but only Aviva confirmed what they would need to take into account driving experience from abroad. “We accept no claims discount letters as proof of driving experience,” head of communications Cathy Herbert said. She said returning emigrants make up a very small proportion of their overall business but had some advice to offer. It is possible to exchange a licence issued by an EU member state, an EEA member state and certain other recognised states for an Irish driving licence. If you are not coming from a recognised country you will have to apply for an Irish driving licence and go through the full driver licensing procedure.

Source: Irish Examiner March 20, 2018 00:00 UTC