Road Safety Authority

Thursday, 24 November 2022

Questions (167)

Verona Murphy

Question:

167. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the estimated cost of legal fees associated with court proceedings brought against licensed haulage operators by the Road Safety Authority since its inception, taken in respect of infringements detected whilst carrying out either roadside or premises inspections; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58634/22]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

The operation and oversight of commercial vehicle roadworthiness inspections at the roadside or at operator's premises is the statutory responsibility of the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred the Deputy’s question to the Authority for direct reply.

I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51