Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 149: To ask the Minister for Transport the reason he signed on 14 September 2008, Statutory Instrument No. 366 of 2008, in view of the potentially disastrous effect this could have for business here in the distribution of goods throughout the island of Ireland; the number of other EU countries which have such severe restrictions on distribution vehicles within their respective jurisdictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45770/08]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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The vehicle height limit of 4.65 metres was introduced in the interests of public safety and the protection of costly road and rail bridge infrastructure from accidental damage by high vehicles, and was made following a very extensive public consultation process and prior notification to the European Commission. With a limit of 4.65 metres, I am satisfied that the objective of bringing about a higher level of safety consistent with the competitiveness of Irish trade and industry will be achieved. A maximum vehicle height limit applies in most European countries.