Road Haulage.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 June 2004

Tuesday, 15 June 2004

Questions (414)

Richard Bruton

Question:

467 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the reason his Department continues to justify a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny holding an international road freight carrier’s licence when they have been served with an enforcement notice from Kilkenny County Council to the effect that they have no permission to run their haulage business from this location; if his Department’s attention has been drawn to the fact that this situation exists due to the fact that the existing licence expires on 13 October 2004; if a licence will continue to be granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17680/04]

Written answers

Minister for Transport (Mr. Brennan)

I was not aware that the person in question, who holds a road freight carrier's licence, was served with an enforcement notice by Kilkenny County Council to the effect that they have no permission to run their haulage business from the location shown on their licence.

This matter will be investigated immediately and if such a notice is in place, the status of the licence will be reviewed and appropriate action taken under the relevant legislation.