Emily Ditkovski, who relocated from Los Angeles, was caught off guard by the requirement. Now living in Dublin, she commutes to Kildare for her job at Crooked House Theatre Company in Newbridge.
Americans moving to Ireland and returning Irish citizens with expired licences must retake driving lessons and pass a test due to the lack of a reciprocal licence exchange.
Emily Ditkovski, who relocated from Los Angeles, was caught off guard by the requirement.
Now living in the capital, she commutes to Kildare for her job at Crooked House Theatre Company in Newbridge.
She said the logistics going into getting a completely new license add an extra layer of stress.
Some people returning or moving to Ireland can have their 12 lessons reduced to 6 if they can provide proof, which is not always straightforward.
Sinn Féin TD Johnny Guirke said the lack of a reciprocal licence exchange is having an impact on driver test backlogs, leaving some people unable to take up certain jobs or travel to college.
He said it also acts as an additional barrier for people considering a move to Ireland.
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