Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 443: To ask the Minister for Transport if a scheme to allow for the testing of imported vehicles before registration has been introduced; if not, the progress being made in regard to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5482/06]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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In general, all new vehicles are subject to certain EU type-approval requirements before they can be registered and entered into service here.

Consideration is being given to the introduction of a scheme of testing of used imported vehicles to ensure that they are roadworthy and that they meet basic age-related emission standards.

Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 444: To ask the Minister for Transport if he intends to introduce a roadworthiness test for motorcycles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5483/06]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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There is little indication that vehicle condition is a major element in motorcycle collisions. While acknowledging this position, the road safety strategy 2004-06 provides for an examination to be carried out on the potential benefits of introducing a roadworthiness test for motorcycles. The question of introducing such a test will be considered in light of that examination.