Pat Rabbitte
Ceist:30 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the progress to date on the reintroduction of height limits for heavy goods vehicles as promised three years ago. [15668/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 12 May 2005
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Freagraí scríofa
In December 2004 I initiated a wide consultation process on the possible introduction of a maximum height standard for vehicles with the publication of a discussion document and an invitation to interested parties to make submissions. As outlined in the discussion document, a range of factors of national importance such as business competitiveness, rail safety, environmental and quality of life issues, protection of existing infrastructure and the need for certainty in planning for future infrastructure investment have to be taken into account in considering this matter.
Forty-one responses to the discussion document have been received in my Department. These are being considered at present and I intend to announce the outcome of this consultation very shortly.