Haulage Industry Regulation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 October 2017

Tuesday, 10 October 2017

Ceisteanna (551)

Joe Carey

Ceist:

551. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the proposed introduction of a maximum regulatory weight laden limit for non-articulated rigid trucks with five or more axles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42670/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

Due to the need to comply with European legislative requirements, the introduction of a national weight limit for five (or more) axle rigid trucks is being deferred. The revised implementation date has now been set as January 1, 2018.