Vol. 548 No. 1
112 Mr. Kenny asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if he will make arrangements to have weighbridges for trucks included at appropriate locations on all new major road developments; his views on whether this type of facility would be advantageous; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3962/02]
Under the Road Traffic Act, 1961, the provision and maintenance of weighbridges on roads are matters for the relevant road authorities. With the support of a special programme of grant assistance operated by my Department some years ago, there are currently over 100 appointed weighbridges country-wide which are used by the Garda Síochána to enforce weight regulations made under the Road Traffic (Construction, Equipment and Use of Vehicles) Regulations, 1963-1998.
I am not aware of any proposals or requests to increase the number of appointed weighbridges available to the Garda Síochána.
