Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 December 2004
115 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Transport if he intends reintroducing national height limits for supertrucks (details supplied); the new height limit he intends to introduce; when he will make this announcement; the number of trucks this will take off roads; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32297/04]
View answer116 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Transport his position in relation to the imposition of height restrictions on trucks (details supplied) in view of recent comments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32035/04]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 115 and 116 together.
In reply to Questions Nos. 126, 132, 144, 163 and 178 of 2 November 2004, I indicated that I have deferred a decision about the introduction of a vehicle height until I have had the opportunity to consider the views of all parties with interests or concerns in the matter. In this regard, I will shortly publish a consultative paper that will outline the main issues concerning the introduction of a vehicle height limit and I will be inviting substantive observations in relation to these issues. The consultation process will be completely open and inclusive and is being undertaken without any predetermined outcome. For that reason, a proposed maximum vehicle height will not be specified in the paper. It is my intention to publish the consultative paper later this month.
