Section 40

The Government of Ireland and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland;

Desiring to operate bi-lateral arrangements between them on the reciprocal recognition of driving disqualifications,

Have agreed as follows:

ARTICLE 1

The Contracting States agree to cooperate in accordance with their national laws in order to mutually recognise driving disqualifications.

ARTICLE 2

For the purposes of this Agreement:

(a) "Central authority" and "competent authority" mean the authorities designated as such for the purpose of the Agreement by the State in question and as notified to the other Contracting State;

(b) "driving disqualification" means any measure related to the commission of a road traffic offence which results in withdrawal or suspension of a right to drive a power driven vehicle and which is no longer subject to a right of appeal;

(c) "normal residence" has the meaning given by Article 12 of Directive 2006/126/EC;

(d) "power driven vehicle" has the meaning given by Article 4.1 of Directive 2006/126/EC;

(e) "Relevant State" means: