Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 April 2017
339. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on proposals to introduce a roadworthiness test for tractors; his proposals for exemptions to this test (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18561/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra345. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review proposals to introduce a roadworthiness test for tractors or consider granting exceptions from this test for machinery which only use the road during a very limited period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18560/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 339 and 345 together.
Directive 2014/45/EU on the periodic roadworthiness testing of motor vehicles and their trailers, requires Member States, from May 2018, to introduce compulsory testing for tractors with a maximum design speed exceeding 40 km/h which are being used for commercial road haulage purposes. There is no requirement on Member States to introduce compulsory testing for such tractors used exclusively for agricultural purposes.
My Department will be working with the Road Safety Authority to implement the aforementioned mandatory requirement in line with the May 2018 deadline. It is anticipated that the Authority will be engaging with key stakeholder groups and issuing guidance in relation to the implementation of this Directive as soon as practically possible.
