Seán Crowe
Question:1104 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the implementation of EU Directive 2003/20/EC and its effects to date. [29066/06]
View answerWednesday, 27 September 2006
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EU Directive 2003/20/EC relating to the compulsory use of safety belts in motor vehicles was transposed into Irish law by means of the European Communities (Compulsory Use of Safety Belts and Child Restraint Systems in Motor Vehicles) Regulations 2006. These regulations extend the requirements in relation to the wearing of safety belts and child restraint systems in motor vehicles. The regulations make it obligatory to wear safety belts once they are fitted in a motor vehicle. In addition, the regulations provide for the enhanced protection of children travelling in cars and goods vehicles by requiring them to be restrained in an appropriate child restraint. An extensive public awareness campaign to promote the child safety requirements of the regulations is currently being conducted by the Road Safety Authority.