A Roscommon-Galway TD is urging the state to be considerate with elderly people who aren't fully qualified to drive.
Almost 69,000 people have held three or more learner permits without passing a driving test.
But, from November, new rules will require unqualified drivers seeking a third or subsequent permit to do the entire learning process again - if a test has not been taken within the previous two years.
This will include the theory test and 12 formal driving lessons.
Independent Ireland's Michael Fitzmaurice says some older people are very worried:
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