Vehicle Clamping

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 3 May 2017

Wednesday, 3 May 2017

Questions (316)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

316. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the date on which he will commence the regulation of clamping vehicles which is provided for in the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 in view of the fact that the Road Traffic Bill 2016 has been enacted and the technical amendment to the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 made; the progress to date by the NTA with the consultation process in regard to the draft regulations prior to their finalisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21060/17]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

Section 37 of the Road Traffic Act 2016, which provided for the required amendment of Section 4 of the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015, was commenced on the 13th April 2017.  My Department is working with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel in relation to commencing the Vehicle Clamping Act 2015 as expeditiously as possible. Once commenced the National Transport Authority will then publish draft Regulations for public consultation as required under the Vehicle Clamping Act.

I expect the Act will be commenced shortly.