Clare Daly
Question:256. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 will be commenced; and the reason it has not been commenced to date. [21710/16]
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Questions (256, 257, 258, 259, 260)
Clare Daly
Question:257. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the National Transport Authority will publish a code of practice in regard to parking controllers and clamping operators as provided for under the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015. [21711/16]
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Question:258. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the regulations in place governing disputes regarding clamping in private estates managed by management companies. [21712/16]
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Question:259. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the National Transport Authority will publish regulations governing non-statutory clamping places as provided for in the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015. [21713/16]
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Question:260. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the complaints procedure currently operated by the National Transport Authority in regard to the conduct of clamping operators. [21714/16]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 256 to 260, inclusive, together.
As the Deputy knows, the Vehicle Clamping Act was enacted in May 2015.
The Act conferred the responsibilities of regulating vehicle clamping upon the National Transport Authority (NTA). This conferral of additional responsibilities resulted in a requirement for allocation of additional resources to the NTA in order to allow it carry out its new functions in this area. Sanction for these additional resources was secured for the NTA's budget for 2016.
In addition the NTA also requires a period to make and prepare the necessary regulations provided for under the Act as well as ensure appropriate training and administrative supports are in place to allow for commencement of regulatory activities.
This very necessary preparatory work is well under way and I expect to decide on an early Autumn commencement date soon.