Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 123: To ask the Minister for Transport the circumstances surrounding the granting of a haulage licence by his Department to a person (details supplied) in view of reported past drug trafficking offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16044/09]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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I am in the process of reviewing all aspects of the decision to award a licence to the individual in question. I have already received a preliminary report on this matter, and a full report is being prepared for me. I have referred this matter to the Attorney General for advice regarding the legal issues involved.

Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 124: To ask the Minister for Transport the criteria for awarding a haulage licence here; the restrictions in place for applicants with former criminal convictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16045/09]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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The criteria for the grant of a Road Haulage Operator's Licence are set out in Irish and EU legislation. The three criteria that must be met by every applicant are: Good Repute; Professional Competence; and Financial Standing.

Good Repute is decided by reference to the criteria contained in the European Communities (Merchandise Road Transport) Regulations 1991, (S.I. No. 60 of 1991), and confirmation on convictions is sought from An Garda Síochána when deciding Good Repute.