Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 March 2004
203 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, arising from Statutory Instrument No. 424 of 1999, concerning kerbside petrol stations, she has made progress to ensure that many rural petrol stations are not closed down; and the situation in relation to those regulations. [7477/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe operation of petrol retail outlets is covered by the Dangerous Substances (Retail and Private Petroleum Stores) Regulations 1979 (S.I. No 311 of 1979), as most recently amended by the Dangerous Substances (Retail and Private Petroleum Stores) (Amendment) Regulations 2002 (S.I. No. 624 of 2002). The regulations also allow the licensing of a number of petrol stations, which had been in use before 1979, by derogation from the regulations.
Pending the introduction of necessary legislation to update the current licensing system, the deadline for the closure of ‘kerbside' stations was extended to 31 December 2004 under the Dangerous Substances (Retail and Private Petroleum Stores) (Amendment) Regulations 2002.
The updating of the relevant legislation is under consideration by my Department.
