Paschal Donohoe (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 1:

In page 27, subsection (3), between lines 16 and 17, to insert the following:

"(e) consideration to be taken of local, economical and fleet size,".

This amendment is similar to one tabled by my colleagues in the Dáil who asked whether a dispensation would be allowed in the application of the rules, if the vehicle or service in question was so small that complying with this provision would result in those providing the service incurring a large cost. On checking the record of the Dáil, I noted that the Minister had said there would be an opportunity for representations to be made or discretion to be used in this regard. I would like him to clarify if judgment will be exercised in meeting these requirements in circumstances where the services in question are of such a small size that it would appear not to be the smartest action to impose the requirements.