Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 January 2024
193. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 180 of 13 January 2021, if he is aware of the RAC study in Britain into problems with headlight glare; and if his Department will consider a similar study here and consider further investigation into problems with headlight glare. [3021/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe use of HID and LED headlights in vehicles across the European Union (EU) is regulated by the European type-approval system. This system establishes the technical and safety standards required to place a vehicle or a vehicle component on the market and enter it into service within any EU Member State. In order to acquire type-approval, the headlight components and technology must meet specific safety standards. Accordingly, if a headlight has been type-approved and entered into service it is considered safe to use within the EU.
As the standards for these lights are regulated for at EU level, my Department currently has no plan to carry out any study on their use in the state.
