Where an Irish licence holder takes up residence in the United Kingdom they can drive on their current Irish driving licence until 31 December 2020.They can also exchange it at any time in that country and within 10 years of its expiry. Where an Irish licence holder takes up residence in another EU country or European Economic Area (EEA) member state they can drive on their existing Irish driving licence as long as it is current and valid.Irish licence holders taking up residence abroadĪ learner permit is not valid to drive or exchange in Northern Ireland or any other country outside Ireland.