John Cregan (Limerick West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 267: To ask the Minister for Transport and the Marine if he will confirm that a low loader trailer (details supplied), towed by a tractor of 24 tonnes, for the purpose of moving excavation machinery from one job to another, is legal as per the Road Traffic Act 2006; the type of road tax required on such tractors; the type of diesel to be used by such tractors; the correct procedure for weighing such loads, that is, with or without the tractor attached; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that trailers as outlined in correspondence are being manufactured and purchased by agricultural contractors and others; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18905/07]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006 (Conferral of Functions) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 477 of 2006) the Road Safety Authority has responsibility for matters relating to vehicle standards. The regulations governing issues relating to the road tax regime and the taxing of vehicles and trailers by reference to weight related thresholds that the Deputy is referring to are, at present, matters for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. The regulation in relation to the use of various types of diesel fuel by specified classes of vehicles being used for agricultural or other purposes is a matter for the Minister for Finance.