Thomas P. Broughan
Question:272 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport when the 14 newly appointed transport inspectors will be able to fully discharge their duties in tandem with the Garda Síochána under the auspices of the Road Safety Authority; when he will introduce legislation to close the legislative loophole and allow the heavy goods vehicle inspectors to work at roadside checkpoints; the number of HGVs found to have technical faults or to be unroadworthy in 2006, 2007 and to date in 2008; the deadline for the implementation of each of the RSA’s recommendations on improving the road worthiness of the HGV fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29032/08]
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