Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 May 2015
211. Deputy Gabrielle McFadden asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the protocols for those agencies and organisations tasked with inspecting haulage trucks on the side of the road; the average time it takes for an inspection; the number of trucks, on average, that are in a queuing system on the side of the road waiting to be inspected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21045/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraA number of agencies including An Garda Síochána are empowered to stop motor vehicles on a public road. Once stopped, several agencies across a number of Government Departments are empowered to carry out inspections under a range of legislation. Within my Department's remit, authorised officers of the Road Safety Authority are empowered to carry our certain inspections. As the officers concerned are under the remit of the Authority I have referred the question to them for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within 10 days.
