Mr. Eoin Gavin:

There was an omission in the working time legislation originally. Our drivers are governed by tachograph laws and the hours worked are recorded by the tachograph. They cannot drive any more than the law permits, and the law is strictly enforced both locally and abroad. As part of its inspections, NERA has been looking for an office-based written record, similar to that which would be obtained from a person working in a factory who clocks in and out.

This is not recognising the function of the tachograph which is recognised in every other member state. It is adding unnecessary costs for operators.