Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 18 Feb 1992

Vol. 415 No. 8

Written Answers. - Freight Forwarders Registration.

Ivan Yates

Question:

257 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications if she has any proposals to introduce a registration and bonding system for freight forwarders to protect hauliers in the same manner as protection is afforded to those dealing with travel agents; and if she will make a statement on the matter.

Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications (Mrs. Geoghegan-Quinn)

I have no proposals to introduce a registration and bonding system for freight forwarders. I am not aware of any significant demand for such a system, which would not, in any event, fall to be considered by my Department which has no function in relation to the freight forwarding sector.