Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2016
909. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a road haulage operator licence is required to transport livestock more than a distance of 30 km; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27100/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe carriage of cattle, sheep and pigs within the State is exempted from the road haulage licensing regulations under Section 2 of the Road Transport Act 1978. If an operator is to engage in such carriage outside the State between EU Member States, an International Road Haulage Operator Licence incorporating a Community Licence is required.
