Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)

In response to a parliamentary question on vehicle testing centres, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Varadkar, stated: "It is envisaged that the RSA will take over responsibility for licensing and supervising commercial vehicle testing in the near future when the required legislative provisions are in place." When will that happen?

As the Taoiseach is aware, constitutional law is a minefield considering what is going on at present with regard to the controversy over the fiscal treaty. Is there proposed legislation to protect the rights of rural children to be treated equally with children in other areas-----

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