Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 March 2018
470. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position in relation to the possibility of the imposition of a tractor testing system for professional agricultural tractors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10919/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraEU Directive 2014/45/EU requires the roadworthiness testing of tractors used for commercial road haulage purposes which have a maximum design speed exceeding 40km/hr ('fast tractors') and the use of which takes place mainly on a public road. These rules will come into effect from 20 May 2018.
The requirements of the Directive insofar as tractor testing is concerned have been discussed with concerned groups and representatives and are currently subject to legal advice.
However, I intend to bring forward appropriate legislation as a matter of urgency.
