Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 7 September 2018
1105. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if it is permitted for drivers of coaches to perform tour guiding duties while also driving; if this area is regulated in terms of safety, working hours and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36123/18]
View answerThere is no law prohibiting drivers of tour coaches from performing guiding duties while driving.
As professional bus drivers, drivers of coaches are subject to the same safety requirements as all other such drivers, including in particular the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006, which lays down rules on driving times, breaks and rest periods for drivers of lorries and buses in order to improve working conditions and road safety.
