Dáil debates

Wednesday, 23 November 2011

Road Transport Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed)

 

7:00 pm

Photo of Brian WalshBrian Walsh (Galway West, Fine Gael)

The availability of such information will enhance transparency and assist the legislation in its aim of imposing effective regulation and accountability in the sector.

The Bill endeavours to strengthen regulation in the area of road haulage and passenger transport by increasing the penalties for non-compliance with the new provisions. Rogue operators will face stringent penalties for new offences under the legislation such as the use of unlicensed vehicles, forgery or alteration of licence documents and falsely purporting to be a licensed operator.

While this is a technical Bill which provides for legal parity with the vast road haulage and passenger transport network in Europe, its objectives for passenger safety should not be underestimated. The Minister has indicated that he intends to develop more comprehensive legislation on road transport in the near future. I look forward to debating such legislation when it comes before the House.

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