Sean Barrett (Independent)

I move amendment No. 14:

22. Carriage of passengers by undertakings engaged in the occupation of road transport using vehicles with a speed not exceeding 40 km/h in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 1071/2009.".

This amendment refers to a formulation contained in an EU document which does not apply to undertakings engaged in the occupation of road transport operators using vehicles with a speed not exceeding 40km/h. This did not feature in the Bill as presented to the House. I believe it would have certain attractions in rural areas, perhaps also in urban areas. If the EU allows this exemption it gives us scope to have competition in a field where many would say it is needed. It is referred to in the summary on page 2 of the very helpful document provided by the Oireachtas Library and Research Service. I submit this for the Minister's consideration as it was contained in the EU regulation and did not feature in the Bill.