Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 452: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has made a decision on the use of supercubes within the canal cordon in Dublin; the number of supercubes in operation here; and the impact of supercubes on roads here. [27827/06]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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I presume the Deputy is referring to the Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Management Strategy.

Preparation and adoption of the HGV Management Strategy to ensure optimum use of the Dublin Port Tunnel by HGV traffic is a matter in the first instance for Dublin City Council. I understand that this Strategy will deal with a range of issues relating to HGVs, including the use of over-height vehicles within the planned cordon.

My officials and I are keeping in touch with all stakeholders, including Dublin City Council, to ensure that a co-ordinated strategy is developed for the opening of the Dublin Port Tunnel. The HGV Management Strategy is an important part of this process. My Department's formal role will be to put in place the necessary regulations regarding traffic and related matters to support the strategy. This work is underway and will be completed in good time before the opening of the Tunnel.