Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 95: To ask the Minister for Transport if the assessment of the case for banning supersize trucks has been completed; if he has set a deadline for his decision on this issue; and the remaining steps that need to be taken before a decision is made. [28847/05]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 255: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has had consultations with his EU colleagues in regard to the proposed banning of super trucks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29817/05]

Ivor Callely (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 95 and 255 together.

My Department has been examining the question of whether a statutory maximum height limit for vehicles is required. The examination included consideration of the submissions received from interested parties in response to public consultation on the subject. I am now considering the outcome of the Department's examination and intend to make a decision on the matter shortly.

I have not had EU related discussions to date on this matter. However, in the event of a decision to introduce a statutory height restriction it will be necessary to consult the European Commission before the necessary statutory instrument can be made. Such consultation is obligatory under Directive 98/34/EC on technical standards and regulations.