Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 12 Nov 1997

Vol. 482 No. 6

Written Answers. - Overloaded Lorries.

Michael Ferris

Question:

24 Mr. Ferris asked the Minister for Public Enterprise if her attention has been drawn to the serious effect of overloaded lorries on roads from a safety viewpoint; if she will introduce legislation to make the consigner of such loads responsible in law; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14939/97]

Minister of State at the Department of Public Enterprise (Mr. Jacob)

It is my intention to publish the Road Transport Bill in the next session of the Dáil. The Bill will contain a provision designed to amend the Road Traffic Acts to make consignors liable to prosecution in cases of overweight haulage.