Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 February 2012
691 Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are plans to transfer the responsibility for the licensing and supervision of light goods vehicles and heavy goods vehicles test centres from the local authorities to the Road Safety Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9185/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Government recently approved the drafting of a General Scheme of a Bill, which includes provisions to allow for the Road Safety Authority (RSA) to take on a direct supervisory role in the system that regulates commercial vehicle roadworthiness testing. Responsibility for this system, including the licensing and supervision functions, will transfer from the local authorities to the RSA on the enactment of this legislation.
I hope to introduce the Bill in the Oireachtas in the coming months.
