Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 January 2010
893 Deputy Joe McHugh asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the trade plates that are not accepted in Northern Ireland; his view on whether the €260 fine plus clamping is contrary to the aims and objectives of the Good Friday Agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1821/10]
View answerI refer to the reply to Question No. 207 on 5 February, 2009. The law relating to trade plates, for which my Department has responsibility, is provided in section 21 of the Finance (No.2) Act 1992 and the Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 1992.
Trade plates can be used by garages in very limited circumstances in respect of vehicles on which a licence (motor tax) has not been taken out. Trade plates are not vehicle licences and their use is not recognised outside the State.
