asked the Minister for Transport and Power whether he is aware of a report on the Ulster Television programme on 5th January last stating that, as there was no vehicle in this State capable of carrying a boiler of forty tons weight, an Ulster Transport vehicle had to be used to convey a boiler from Belfast to the Mallow sugar factory; and, if so, if he will make a statement on the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Transport of Boiler: Ulster Television Report.
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Mr. Ryan
It is normal practice for Córas Iompair Éireann and the Ulster Transport Authority to co-operate in the use of specialised equipment for cross-Border transport. As the U.T.A. equipment was regarded as more suitable for the transport of the boiler in question it was carried by the U.T.A., though C.I.E. could have undertaken the job.
C.I.E. have recently had the question of transport equipment for extra heavy loads under examination and I am advised that they are acquiring a new low loader which will be suitable for the vast bulk of the heavy loads offering. The E.S.B. also have specialised vehicles suitable for the transport of heavy equipment which they are prepared to place at the disposal of C.I.E. should this be necessary at any time.