Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 May 2020
1090. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the consultation on powered personal transporters will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6987/20]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, my officials carried out a public consultation on whether or not to legislate for or regulate the use of powered personal transporters (PPTs) over a two month period late last year. In excess of 500 submissions were received, all of which were carefully considered. These submissions, in conjunction with independent research into the regulation and use of these vehicles in other jurisdictions, are forming the basis of reports prepared by officials. As such, any documents related to the consultation remain part of the deliberative process and will not be published or accessible under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 while the process is ongoing.
The issue of publication after the deliberative process has concluded will be a matter for the incoming Government.
