Mr. Eoin Gavin:

I appreciate the Deputy's support. As already stated, it is all about greening the industry. There is a great deal of scaremongering taking place in respect of mega-trucks and super-trucks. However, what is proposed would involve connecting the equivalent of an articulated trailer, at 45 ft. in length, and a rigid trailer, at 20 ft. in length. The prime example in this regard is a cattle truck and what is proposed would probably only be 10 ft. longer than that. What would be involved, therefore, would not be a super or mega item of equipment. These vehicles are already operating on our roads. All that we are discussing here is having one engine and one driver. It is a very good concept and it would involve using the existing equipment. It would be a shame if a lobby which has nothing to do with Irish interests put a stop to this in Europe.