Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)

I thank the Deputy for his submission on this matter. The issue of enforcement which he correctly stated is very much addressed in the report and it is one that we must address. We need a new process for enforcement of current and future regulations and changes. That is one of the primary and most important aspects of the report. We need to ensure that rogue traders, those who should not be driving cars, operating in the business and those distributing licences etc., can no longer operate. That is a critical component. We need to make it a profession in which it is worthwhile and financially viable to work. All the measures that will be contained in the report will allow us to ensure this.

On the issue of signage, there will be a number of changes in this area which will be of great benefit to drivers, particularly full-time drivers.

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